Universities/PA/Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public · 42,284 students

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$63k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
61%Acceptance Rate
86%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)86.1%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)70.6%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate92.6%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students28.8%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1337
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing18.6%
Engineering13.9%
Computer Science11.9%
Communications7.5%
Social Sciences6.5%
Biological Sciences6.3%
Psychology4.4%
Health Sciences3.9%
Education3.7%
Mathematics1.7%
History0.5%
Humanities0.3%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$16k
Instructional Spend per Student
$4.2B
Total Endowment

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — Academics

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has a graduation rate of 86.1%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 92.6%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1337. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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