Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public · City campus · 42,284 students

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public city college in University Park, PA, with about 42,284 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

61%

Admit rate

1240–1420

SAT (25–75)

27–32

ACT (25–75)

$39,694/yr

Cost of attendance

$63,435

Median earnings

86%

Graduation rate

93%

Retention

16:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$20,077/yr

$30–48k$21,444/yr

$48–75k$26,734/yr

$75–110k$33,619/yr

$110k+$36,781/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.