Messiah University View More Rivals | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
Rankings | #73 in National Universities #9 in Pennsylvania | |
Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Mechanicsburg, PA | Location | University Park, PA |
Known as | Penn State | |
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$40,640 | Undergraduate | $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state |
$13,590 | Graduate | $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state |
$26,414 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
Admission | ||
$50 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
77.01% | Acceptance Rate | 50.31% |
33.76% | Yield | 27.85% |
1,220 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT |
Student Population | ||
3,231 | Total Students | 50,028 |
2,495 | Undergraduate | 41,745 |
736 | Graduate | 8,283 |
559 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
78% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
16% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
86% | Retention Rate | 91% |
$50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403) $6,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
195 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time |
588 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time |
$77,983 for Faculties $51,867 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time |