Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public university located in University Park, PA, serving approximately 41,862 students. It has an acceptance rate of 54%.
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Tuition
$20,234
Acceptance
54.22%
Students
50,038
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$20,234
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,188
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,030
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,448
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
86%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
54.22%
SAT range
1220 - 1400
ACT range
27 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
50,038
Undergrads
41,862
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
366
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
350
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.27
Property Rate / 1,000
3.82
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
University Park
Violent Rate / 100k
396
Property Rate / 100k
1,973
Location
Institution does not report this
University Park, PA 16802