Pennsylvania State University- McKeesport
4000 University Dr, Mckeesport, PA 15132
School Description
Provided by Pennsylvania State University- McKeesportPenn State Greater Allegheny is a “Big Ten” internationally renowned university, offering baccalaureate and associate degrees and certificate programs taught by Penn State faculty at a campus in Allegheny County (near Pittsburgh). Students attending Penn State Greater Allegheny enjoy the benefits and resources of a major research university in an intimate setting. Its diverse student body of almost 1,000 students has access to on and off-campus housing, a friendly environment, free tutoring, free parking, public transportation, shopping and recreation, and active involvement in a wide-range of academic, cultural and athletic activities.
Students can complete bachelor's degree or associate degree programs at Penn State Greater Allegheny, in addition to the first two years of study for nearly all of Penn State’s more than 160 bachelor's degrees, or pursue a credit or noncredit certificate.
Various summer programs such as Penn State credit courses, pre-college programs, and youth camps are offered at Penn State Greater Allegheny. High school students can get an edge on college credits as well as technology preparation.
Pennsylvania State University- McKeesport
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaPenn State Greater Allegheny is a Commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Formerly known as Penn State McKeesport, the Penn State Board of Trustees initially voted to rename the campus Penn State Allegheny during its September 2006 meeting. The board subsequently approved the current name in January 2007.
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Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 826
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Pennsylvania State University- McKeesport
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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General Studies
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Business
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General 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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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.See more schools with programs in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.See more schools with programs in 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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Psychology
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 33% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 10,180 | $ 15,312 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 9,722 | $ 14,854 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 458 | $ 458 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,098 | 41% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,512 | 45% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,233 | 41% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,457 | 78% | |
Any Aid: |
90% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 90% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 420, Math: 430 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 540 |
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 |
