The Pennsylvania State University–University Park
University Park, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | University Park, PA · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 42,284 |
| Acceptance rate | 61% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1210–1390 · 38% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1180–1360 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 26–31 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 86% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $39,694 in-state · $60,840 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $65 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Engineering, Business, Computer science, Communications, Social sciences.
Penn State campus map
On campus
Penn State University, Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library, Nittany Lion Softball Park, Panzer Stadium, Multi-Sport Indoor Facility, Pattee Library, O. Richard Bundy Blue Band Building, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Penn State Outdoor Track and Field Stadium, Turfgrass Museum.
Around campus
- Places to eat: 409 Pizza and Wings, Sip and Slurp, Yogürt Express, Penn Kebab, Playa Bowls, Big Bowl Noodle House
- Coffee: Mr. Wish, Bagel Crust - Calder, Abba Java Coffeehouse, Cafe Wow, Tea Time, Toasted Bagel Cafe
- Nightlife: Stage West, Sharkies Bar, Lion's Den, The Press Cider and Craft Beverage Tap House, Adam's Apple
- Shops: Uptown Cheapskate, McLanahan's Penn State Room, The Family Clothesline, Student Book Store, Pitaya, Urban Outfitters
- Museums and culture: Pilato Studios, Bernard and Nancy Gutterman Family Center for Jewish Life, Centre Furnace Mansion, Schlow Centre Region Library, Mill Wheel, The Meetinghouse on Atherton
- Groceries: Uni-Mart, Aone Mart, fresh n fill, Nittany MinitMart, Global Foods, Far Corners Asian Market
- Parks: Sunset Park, East Fairmount Park, Sidney Friedman Park, Walnut Springs Park, Lederer Park, Smithfield Park