Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, Pennsylvania · Public · Founded N/A
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$55,620
Acceptance Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
84%
Annual Tuition
$20,234
At a Glance
Total Students
41,862
Retention Rate
92%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
40%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a large public university with an undergraduate student population of over 41,800. The university has a moderate acceptance rate of 54.2%. The majority of students return for their second year, with a retention rate of 92%. The graduation rate is 84.4%. The median debt for graduates is $25,000, and nearly 40% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates of Penn State earn a median salary of $54,468 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $55,620, and after ten years, the median salary increases to $63,435. In-state tuition is $20,234.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$54k
1 YEAR
$56k
5 YEARS
$63k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates earn $54,468. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $55,620. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $63,435. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
The university has a student body of 41,862. The acceptance rate is 54.2%, and the graduation rate is 84.4%. The retention rate is 92%. In-state tuition costs $20,234, and 39.9% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
University Park, Pennsylvania
University Park, PA 16802-1503
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is located in University Park, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.