- #=89 QS Global World Ranking
- PublicStatus
- Very HighResearch Output
- 47,433Total Students
- 4,248Faculty
- 7,567Int'l Students
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Pennsylvania State University
About
Penn State, founded in 1855 as an agricultural college, admitted its first class in 1859. The Pennsylvania legislature designated Penn State as the Commonwealth's sole land-grant institution in 1863, which eventually broadened the University's mission to include teaching, research, and public service in many academic disciplines. Penn State has awarded more than a half-million degrees, and has been Pennsylvania's largest source of baccalaureate degrees at least since the 1930s. Although the University is privately chartered by the Commonwealth, it was from the outset considered an instrumentality of the state, that is, it carries out many of the functions of a public institution and promotes the general welfare of the citizenry. The Governor and other representatives of the Commonwealth have held seats on Penn State's Board of Trustees since the University?s founding, and the legislature has made regular appropriations in support of the University's mission since 1887. Today Penn State is one of four state-related universities (along with the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University), institutions that are not state-owned and -operated but that have the character of public universities and receive substantial state appropriations. With its administrative and research hub at the University Park campus, Penn State has 23 additional locations across Pennsylvania and Penn State World Campus, which provides on-line degree offerings. While some of the these locations, such as the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, have specialized academic roles, they all adhere to a common overall mission and set of core values and strategic goals.
Penn State’s tradition of academic excellence, investment in student success, and commitment to providing unrivaled opportunities make the University a great place to study, but it is the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff that make it truly exceptional. Please see the following link for undergraduate application information: https://admissions.psu.edu/
About
Penn State, founded in 1855 as an agricultural college, admitted its first class in 1859. The Pennsylvania legislature designated Penn State as the Commonwealth's sole land-grant institution in 1863, which eventually broadened the University's mission to include teaching, research, and public service in many academic disciplines. Penn State has awarded more than a half-million degrees, and has been Pennsylvania's largest source of baccalaureate degrees at least since the 1930s. Although the University is privately chartered by the Commonwealth, it was from the outset considered an instrumentality of the state, that is, it carries out many of the functions of a public institution and promotes the general welfare of the citizenry. The Governor and other representatives of the Commonwealth have held seats on Penn State's Board of Trustees since the University?s founding, and the legislature has made regular appropriations in support of the University's mission since 1887. Today Penn State is one of four state-related universities (along with the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University), institutions that are not state-owned and -operated but that have the character of public universities and receive substantial state appropriations. With its administrative and research hub at the University Park campus, Penn State has 23 additional locations across Pennsylvania and Penn State World Campus, which provides on-line degree offerings. While some of the these locations, such as the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, have specialized academic roles, they all adhere to a common overall mission and set of core values and strategic goals.
Penn State’s tradition of academic excellence, investment in student success, and commitment to providing unrivaled opportunities make the University a great place to study, but it is the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff that make it truly exceptional. Please see the following link for undergraduate application information: https://admissions.psu.edu/
University highlights
- 2012#101
- 2014#=107
- 2015#112
- 2016#101
- 2017#=95
- 2018#=93
- 2019#95
- 2020#=93
- 2021#=101
- 2022#96
- 2023#93
- 2024#83
- 2025#=89
Campus locations
Harrisburg Campus,
777 W Harrisburg Pike , Middletown , Pennsylvania , United States , 17057
York Campus,
State College , York , Pennsylvania , United States , 16801
Wilkes-Barre Campus,
44 University Drive , Dallas , Pennsylvania , United States , 18612
Shenango Campus,
147 Shenango Avenue , Sharon , Pennsylvania , United States , 16146
Scranton Campus,
120 Ridgeview Drive , Dunmore , Pennsylvania , United States , 18512
Schuylkill Campus,
200 University Drive , Schuylkill Haven , Pennsylvania , United States , 17972
New Kensington Campus,
3550 7th Street Road , New Kensington , Pennsylvania , United States , 15068
Mont Alto Campus,
1 Campus Drive , Mont Alto , Pennsylvania , United States , 17237
Lehigh Valley Campus,
2809 Saucon Valley Road , Center Valley , Pennsylvania , United States , 18034
Hazleton Campus,
76 University Drive , Hazleton , Pennsylvania , United States , 18202
University Park Campus,
State College , University Park , Pennsylvania , United States , 16801
Greater Allegheny Campus,
4000 University Drive , McKeesport , Pennsylvania , United States , 15132
Fayette (The Eberly Campus),
2201 University Drive , Lemont Furnace , Pennsylvania , United States , 15456
Erie Campus,
4701 College Drive , Erie , Pennsylvania , United States , 16563
DuBois Campus,
1 College Pl , DuBois , Pennsylvania , United States , 15801
Brandywine Campus,
25 Yearsley Mill Road , Media , Pennsylvania , United States , 19063
Berks Campus,
1801 Broadcasting Road , Reading , Pennsylvania , United States , 19610
Beaver Campus,
100 University Drive , Monaca , Pennsylvania , United States , 15061
Altoona Campus,
3000 Ivyside Park , Altoona , Pennsylvania , United States , 16601
Abington Campus,
1600 Woodland Road , Abington , Pennsylvania , United States , 19001
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