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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Computer Science Programs

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in University Park, PA. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?

Get in touch with Pennsylvania State University - University Park can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802-1503
Phone:	8148654700
Website:	www.psu.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.psu.edu/
Financial Aid:	studentaid.psu.edu/

How Do I Get Into Pennsylvania State University - University Park?

You can apply to Pennsylvania State University - University Park online at: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pennsylvania State University - University Park

These are the things Pennsylvania State University - University Park requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pennsylvania State University - University Park?

Pennsylvania State University - University Park admits 61%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

31% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 700. Math scores were between 620 and 720.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1240 to 1420. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park ranged between 27 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	40,752	23,582	58%
Women	47,118	29,600	63%

Can I Afford Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?

The average net price after aid at Pennsylvania State University - University Park is $32,598. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$20,066
In-State Fees	$578
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,212
Out-of-State Fees	$578
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$20,644
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$41,790

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park receive some form of financial aid (9,004 students).

About 50% of students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,013 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,677.

Student Loan Debt

40% of Pennsylvania State University - University Park undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,407 per year.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,964 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Pennsylvania State University - University Park is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 41,862 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3,181
Black or African American	1,883
Hispanic	3,893
White	26,205
American Indian/Alaska Native	41
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	41
Two or More Races	1,674
Non-Resident	3,935

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	4,821
New Jersey	758
New York	758
Maryland	410
Virginia	362

Additionally, approximately 9.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Graduate Student Diversity

8,176 of Pennsylvania State University - University Park’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	367
Black or African American	269
Hispanic	433
White	2,747
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Two or More Races	179
Non-Resident	3,564

Online Learning at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University - University Park offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

19,362 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park took at least one online class — of those, 234 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 816 students took at least one online class and 87 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Pennsylvania State University - University Park, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	514	23	17	562
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	272	19	—	465
Information Science/Studies	427	1	11	439
Computer Science	—	59	21	80
Data Processing	6	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University - University Park offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pennsylvania State University - University Park maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.