The Pennsylvania State University is a public institution in University Park, Pennsylvania, enrolling 88,914 students. It admits 55.2% of applicants. The average student pays $27,521 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $34,174.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 55.2%
Applicants: 85,478
Admitted: 47,199
SAT (middle 50%): 1220–1380
Yield: 19.4%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $34,174
Average net price: $27,521
In-state tuition: $18,898
Out-of-state tuition: $36,476
Median debt at graduation: $19,500

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 88,914
Student-faculty ratio: 15:1
Graduation rate: 72%
Freshman retention: 87%
US News rank: #63

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $61,185
Median earnings (6 yr): $52,102
Loan repayment (3 yr): 79.3%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for The Pennsylvania State University.

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