Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8280 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2131 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2038 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #137 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 2,884
- Graduates
- 1
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.abington.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Applicants | 6,620 | 3,161 | 3,400 |
| Admissions | 6,406 | 3,060 | 3,290 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 710 | 427 | 275 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 5 | 1 |
1,595 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
40 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
176 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1265
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington are 1070-1265 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington are 23-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1275 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 530 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 369 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 369 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 176 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 44 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,883
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,684 | $24,772 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,684 | $24,772 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,080 | $32,454 |
| Fee in-district | $584 | $584 |
| Fee in-state | $584 | $584 |
| Fee out-of-state | $584 | $584 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 400 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,136 |
| Room charge | $10,136 |
| Meal charge | $2,000 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington majors
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington has granted 460 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Information Science & Studies | 57 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | 44 |
| Computer Science | 46 | |
| Social Psychology | 44 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | 33 |
| Accounting | 30 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 29 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 28 | |
| Finance, General | 27 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | 6 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 10 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |
| Engineering, General | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | |
| Medical & Health Humanities | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 2 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 1 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |
| Informatics | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 10 | 460 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington has a graduation rate of 20%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 17% | 24% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington has published 174 scientific papers with 2,982 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Art & Design, Engineering, Sociology, Social Psychology, Medicine, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 | 12 |
| 2001 | 4 | 18 |
| 2002 | 2 | 34 |
| 2003 | 4 | 48 |
| 2004 | 1 | 62 |
| 2005 | 7 | 43 |
| 2006 | 3 | 57 |
| 2007 | 6 | 76 |
| 2008 | 3 | 76 |
| 2009 | 5 | 74 |
| 2010 | 10 | 89 |
| 2011 | 6 | 126 |
| 2012 | 9 | 144 |
| 2013 | 10 | 189 |
| 2014 | 11 | 262 |
| 2015 | 13 | 296 |
| 2016 | 13 | 329 |
| 2017 | 9 | 413 |
| 2018 | 17 | 294 |
| 2019 | 16 | 318 |
| 2020 | 11 | 390 |
| 2021 | 20 | 443 |
General info
| Alternative names | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 346 |
| Carnegie classification | Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1600 Woodland Road Abington, Pennsylvania, 19001-3918 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 2158817300 |