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General Information About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Penn State is a multicampus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world, and improves the well being and health of individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through both resident instruction and online delivery. Our educational programs are enriched by the cutting edge knowledge, diversity, and creativity of our faculty, students, and staff. Our research, scholarship, and creative activity promote human and economic development, global understanding, and progress in professional practice through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. As Pennsylvania's land-grant university, we provide unparalleled access and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth. We engage in collaborative activities with industrial, educational, and agricultural partners here and abroad to generate, disseminate, integrate, and apply knowledge that is valuable to society.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- 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
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 2,736 Percent Admitted 73% Men Admitted 73% Women Admitted 72% Full Time Retention Rate 83% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 460 570 Math 475 580 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 20 23 English 19 23 Math 20 25
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $12,750 Room & Board Charge $9,840 Books & Supplies Cost $1,360 Dorm Capacity 427 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 4,777 Native American 7 Asian 242 African American 343 Hispanic 134 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 2,226 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 190




