General Information

Location:
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802

General Info:
(814) 865-4700

Website:
www.psu.edu/

Type:
4-year, Public

Awards offered:
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor's Degree
< 1 year Certificate
< 2 year Certificate
< 4 year Certificate
Master's Degree
Post Bachelor's Degree

Campus setting:
City: Small

Campus housing:
Yes

Student population:
43,252 (36,815 undergraduate)

Nickname:
Penn State

Mascot:
Nittany Lions


Admissions Department: admissions.psu.edu/

Financial Aid Office: www.psu.edu/studentaid/

Apply Online: admissions.psu.edu/apply/

Mission Statement

www.psu.edu/ur/about/mission.html

Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college

Student Services
Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children

Credit Accepted
Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)

Religious Affiliation
Not applicable

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Undergraduate Student Age
24 and under: 97% 25 and over: 3%