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Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan | |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
University Park, PA | Location | East Lansing, MI |
Penn State | Known as | MSU |
1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
$25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
$11,574 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
Admission | ||
$65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
27.85% | Yield | 32.35% |
1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
Student Population | ||
50,028 | Total Students | 50,023 |
41,745 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
8,283 | Graduate | 10,822 |
116 | Online Enrollment | 2,728 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
83% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
1% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
91% | Retention Rate | 89% |
$57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
$100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |