Also known as
- Penn State
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,280
45.2% Female
54.8% Male
Institution Overview
System
The Pennsylvania State University
School Type
Public
Region
Mid East DE DC MD NJ NY PA
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
3
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctoral Research
1
Distance
3
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.12%
Asian
3.05%
Black or African American
3.56%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
46.06%
White
1.25%
Two or more races
2.82%
Unknown
40.03%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$65
Admissions Office Web Address
admissions.psu.edu/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$19,328
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$33,142
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Master's (Distance)
1
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,406 | 2,787 | 548 | 71 |
| With faculty status | 3,406 | 2,787 | 548 | 71 |
| Tenured | 1,409 | 1,247 | 136 | 26 |
| On tenure track | 374 | 361 | 13 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 1,623 | 1,179 | 399 | 45 |
| Multi-year contract | 674 | 494 | 166 | 14 |
| Annual contract | 892 | 650 | 211 | 31 |
| Less-than annual contract | 57 | 35 | 22 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
Yes
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$19,328
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$33,142
Financial aid office web address
studentaid.psu.edu/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$5,720
Typical Board
$5,200
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $19,328 | $33,142 |
| Full time Fees | $942 | $942 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $805 | $1,381 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | In-state Tuition | In-state Fees | Out-of-State Tuition | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $44,400 | $992 | $44,400 | $992 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Yes
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,280
45.2% Female
54.8% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.12%
Asian
3.05%
Black or African American
3.56%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
46.06%
White
1.25%
Two or more races
2.82%
Unknown
40.03%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 4 |
| Asian | 115 | 112 |
| Black Or African American | 96 | 126 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 132 | 127 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1,733 | 1,181 |
| White | 1,758 | 1,595 |
| Two Or More Races | 37 | 54 |
| Unknown | 118 | 87 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1503
University Park, PA 16802-1503
Phone
814-865-4700
Fax
Email
