Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus (Penn State)
201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802
Penn State Description
Pennsylvania State University, located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania, is the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University system. The university is committed to promoting education, intellectual pursuit, and sustainable skills to build a foundation for the future.
Students can find a wide range of educational opportunities at Penn State. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned in almost every traditional field, while master’s are offered in almost as long a list.
Doctorates are offered in plenty of disciplines. Penn State is proud to boast exceptional graduate schools, including a medical school and a law school. Students can also receive doctorate degrees in several other concentrations, including degrees from the Global Programs discipline.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of student support services to help them exceed academically, thrive mentally, and prepare for their professional endeavors. Services such as career counseling, academic advising, health and counseling clinics, academic workshops, and many more are offered to support the needs of the students.
Penn State encourages students to live on campus and to get involved with student activities and organizations. Students can participate in various athletic teams, intramural sports, recreational activities, performing arts, and so much more. As a large, public school in the Big Ten, the feel is of a traditional campus. PSU also boasts one of the largest-capacity football stadiums in the country.
Penn State’s beautiful campus, vibrant student life, and proud academic achievements make this campus a prime destination for intellectually charged students.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Nittany Lions
Nicknames
PSU, Penn State
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$14,416
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,946
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
44,406
Penn State Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 37,988
- Freshman Class
- 7,241
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 44,406
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 85%
- Graduate
- 15%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 48%
- Men
- 52%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 5%
- Caucasian
- 81%
- Latino
- 4%
- Other
- 7%
International Students
- International
- 8%
- Domestic
- 92%