PSUGA Description

A storied Big Ten school with a tradition of excellence, Pennsylvania State University, known colloquially as Penn State, offers a variety of academic programs across its many campuses. The Penn State Greater Allegheny campus at McKeesport, PA is no exception.

Penn State Greater Allegheny features bachelors and associate’s degrees, plus a selection of credit certificate and continuing education programs.

Bachelor’s programs include Business, Communications, Information Sciences and Technology, Psychology, and many more. Student also have the option to complete the first two years of more than 160 Penn State degrees, with the aim of transferring to the main University Park campus.

When you are admitted into the university, you are automatically considered for many different PSU scholarships. If you fill out the FAFSA, you can also apply for financial aid options like loans, grants, work-study, and veteran’s benefits, available to those who qualify.

For the students who need a little help academically, PSU offers advising services. There is also a learning center where students can take study skills workshops or get tutored in any particularly tricky subjects.

The career services department is also available to help students on their journey, whether they need help finding a job after graduation or assistance in continuing on to graduate studies.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.ga.psu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$12,250

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,268

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

767

PSUGA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
767
Freshman Class
234
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
767

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
44%
Men
56%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
23%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
64%
Latino
3%
Other
7%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%