School Description
Provided by Pennsylvania State University- BeaverThe instructional mission of Penn State Beaver, a campus of The Pennsylvania State University, is to serve both as an access point and provider of the array of degrees offered throughout the University. As a part of a public research institution, we are committed to providing the highest quality learning environment by facilitating student engagement through small classes, individual attention, and the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research, public service, and co-curricular activities and programs.
Campus faculty members serve their profession and society through research, scholarship, and creative activities that promote economic development, the creation of knowledge, and enhanced quality of life.
Welcome to Penn State Beaver, a beautiful campus located just 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. With small classes, award winning faculty, and a staff deeply committed to student success, we provide a truly outstanding college experience.
Beaver campus offers the first two years of nearly all of Penn State’s 160+ majors which can be completed at University Park or several other Penn State campuses. Beaver also offers baccalaureate degrees in Applied Psychology, Business, Communications, Information Sciences and Technology (IST) and Letters, Arts, and Sciences. In collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg, we provide a master’s degree in Education (Teaching and Curriculum). Some students also choose to begin their college studies in one of our four associate degree programs.
Our host of successful alumni can attest to the power of a Penn State degree and the richness of their experience at Beaver campus. A Penn State degree will always provide you with a distinct advantage as you move into the job market, whether you're a new graduate or are seeking a change in your career.
A wide variety of student activities, intramural and varsity sports, and special campus programs will provide you with the opportunity to assume leadership positions and experience the best that the Beaver campus has to offer, both in and out of the classroom.
Pennsylvania State University- Beaver
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaPenn State Beaver is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Monaca, PA.
The Beaver Campus
- The campus only has one dormitory called Harmony Hall. It's a 3-story building which is gender segregated by floors.
- The campus eating establishment is known as the Brodhead Bistro. It is located across from the dorms part of the Student Union Building (SUB).
- The Michael Baker Building (MBB), named after the famous builder Michael Baker who formed the Michael Baker Corporation, houses most of the Engineering, chemistry, and IST labs. It includes 2 computer labs, an electrical lab, TV studio (inactive), and 2 chemistry labs.
- The General Classroom Building (GCB) holds most of the general classes.
- The Laboratory Classroom Building (LCB) houses other labs not in the MBB. It also has 1 always-open computer lab and 2 classroom computer labs. There is also a large group instruction room.
- The Roar is its student newspaper.
WBVR: Penn State Beaver Entertainment Central - WBVR
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s the student operated radio station, WBVR, broadcasted on 630 AM . The station went through periods of inactivity followed by great student interest. In Spring 2004, one student, Carl Kirkwood, managed to generate a great deal of interest in the radio station again. The WBVR club was formed with several members with the intent of reforming the station. The AM Transmitter was repaired, and a significant technology upgrade occurred adding webcasting capabilities. WBVR went online Fall of 2004 broadcasting once again on 630AM and online. By the spring of 2005, student membership had increased to over 30. Fall 2005 began the first full year of the station under full operation with a full staff. Currently, WBVR broadcasts only via webcasting on an MPEG-3 stream. The server information can be seen Here. WBVR also has released a message board for anyone in the world to communicate with WBVR Message Board. As of now, Carl routinely visits the station providing system updates and offering guest appearances on shows.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 735
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 98%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Pennsylvania State University- Beaver
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.See more schools with programs in Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Management
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.See more schools with programs in Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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General Business
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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General Psychology
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.See more schools with programs in General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Psychology
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 53% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 10,200 | $ 15,332 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 9,722 | $ 14,854 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 478 | $ 478 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,995 | 34% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,438 | 40% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,945 | 39% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,853 | 79% | |
Any Aid: |
88% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 92% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 94% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 440, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 560 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
