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PSU Costs, Calendar & Enrollment Count
Tuition & Fees: $17,900 (in-state) $32,382 (out-of-state)
Room & Board:
Application Deadline:
Total Enrollment:
Source: colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com
$11,860 Rolling 47,307
Degrees and Certificates
Penn State offers more than 160 majors including bachelor and associate degree programs.
Schools of Study
All of Penn State’s more than 160 majors are divided among academic colleges, which are the units from which students receive their degrees. In addition to the 12 academic colleges at the University Park cam- pus, Penn State offers 6 other academic colleges across Pennsylvania that allow students to finish their de- grees at a campus other than University Park.
Sustainability
Led by Penn State’s Sustainability Institute, the Uni- versity is committed to the simultaneous pursuit of human health and happiness, environmental quality and economic well being for current and future gener- ations. Penn State is reducing its greenhouse gas emis- sions by 35 percent and its electricity consumption by 20 percent over the next decade. At sustainability.psu. edu you can find out about more than 100 sustainabil- ity-related courses, 60 student organizations, 40-de- gree programs including the Sustainability Leadership Minor, and how to compost, recycle and reduce your energy use. Find out ways to get involved in sustain- ability activities on campus and tips for sustainable liv- ing by following @sustains on social media. The giant Dittany Lion logos above Beaver Stadium are energy smart and each illuminated by 1,400 bright LEDs that only use 330 watts of TOTAL electricity — the same as a standard coffee pot.
Student Life
Each Penn State campus is unique offering students a vibrant student life full of opportunities to partici- pate in clubs and organizations and essential support services. Services are in place that can help students, including academic support, career services, multicul- tural centers, and counseling services. As a top univer- sity, Penn State offers experiences in research, co-cur- ricular opportunities, clubs and organizations, and athletics at all levels of competition. There is some- thing for every Penn State student to become engaged in outside the classroom. There is a club for students named Bob, and a club for Harry Potter enthusiasts called The Three Broomsticks Society. Academic clubs run the gamut including Engineers for a Sustainable World, The Forensic Science Club, and The Arts and Architecture Society.
In addition, Penn State received the Higher Educa- tion Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED) from IN- SIGHT Into Diversity magazine for the third straight year. It recognizes colleges and universities for their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Universi- ty also has been noted for its military-friendly services
and recently added its first senior director for veterans’ affairs and services to provide overall leadership in the development and coordination of services and pro- grams to meet the needs of Penn State’s community of veteran students.
Online Learning
Penn State was one of the first universities to offer online education when it launched its on- line school campus, Penn State World Campus, in 1998. The World Campus has grown from 41 students to more than 18,000 today. The ma- jority of online students at Penn State are adults age 24 and older, but many traditional-age stu- dents at Penn State take online courses during their college career. U.S. News and World Report ranked Penn State World Campus’ undergradu- ate programs No. 1 in 2015 and again in 2016. Online learning exists in a number of formats across the University. Through Penn State World Campus, students can choose majors in the sci- ences, business, IT, liberal arts, and health care, among others. The majors are offered in partner- ship with the colleges at Penn State’s University
Park campus, as well as Penn State’s campuses across the state. The same professors who teach in classes also teach online, offering online stu- dents the same rigor and quality in their Penn State education. In addition, Penn State’s colleges also offer online classes as well as courses that blend in-class experiences with online learning. Courses offered online through Penn State World Campus are structured around weekly assignments and deadlines, so students have the flexibility to complete each weekly assignment when it’s convenient for them.
In 2015, , Penn State’s World Campus undergrad- uate programs were ranked No. 1 in the country for veterans by U.S. News and World Report.
You Should Know
With 160 majors and 20 undergraduate locations throughout Pennsylvania, students have oppor- tunities across the academic spectrum, and a va- riety of campus choices to meet their needs and interests. And, if your interests include sweets at mealtime, Penn State does have ice cream, cour- tesy of Penn State’s legendary Berkey Creamery. But there’s more to food services at Penn State than just dessert. If you’re on a special diet Penn State Food Services prides itself on being respon- sive to vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal and other dietary requests.
Finally, The Penn State Alumni Association is the largest in the world, with 645,000 loyal Penn Staters.
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