Penn State Description

Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Beaver is a small, scenic campus located near Pittsburgh. It has been acknowledged by corporate recruiters as having top graduates for the workforce, and has the resources of the PSU system behind it.

It has undergraduate degrees in areas like Administration of Justice, Communications, Information Sciences and Technology, and Psychology. It also has a partnership with PSU Harrisburg to provide a graduate degree in Education (Teaching and Curriculum).

Students even have the option of completing their first two years at Beaver, choosing from hundreds of available PSU academic programs, and then transferring to another campus to complete their degrees.

The university has plenty more to offer, including:

  • Active student life (clubs, cultural performances, leadership opportunities, social events, and more)
  • Career placement services
  • Financial aid for qualifying applicants
  • Internships
  • “JumpStart” dual-enrollment program for high school students
  • Lower tuition costs for Pennsylvania residents
  • Military education benefits for eligible members or veterans
  • Online application process for admissions
  • Study abroad programs

Consider Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus if you are looking for a smaller school with the extensive resources of a larger university network.

Quick Facts about Pennsylvania State University, Beaver

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.br.psu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$13,102

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,542

Retention Rate

71%

Enrollment

870

Year Established

1939

Penn State Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 3 See all ratings

100% of students gave Pennsylvania State University, Beaver 3 stars overall.

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Penn State Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
870
Freshman Class
271
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
870

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
40%
Men
60%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
78%
Latino
2%
Other
12%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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