Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7337 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1970 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1879 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #119 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 352
- Male:Female Ratio
- 62:38
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- greaterallegheny.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% 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 | 96% | 97% | 96% |
| Applicants | 538 | 294 | 236 |
| Admissions | 519 | 284 | 227 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 101 | 67 | 32 |
150 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny are 1080-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
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 | 201 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 70 (20%) |
| Asian | 31 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 24 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 19 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.3%) |
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
- $11,121
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,824 | $23,558 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,824 | $23,558 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,550 | $30,636 |
| Fee in-district | $584 | $584 |
| Fee in-state | $584 | $584 |
| Fee out-of-state | $584 | $584 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,614 |
| Room charge | $6,778 |
| Meal charge | $5,836 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny majors
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny has granted 56 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 14 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 13 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 |
| Information Science & Studies | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 1 |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 1 |
| Grand Total | 56 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny has a graduation rate of 19%, which is among the 4% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 19% | 14% | 25% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny has published 163 scientific papers with 5,312 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Psychology, Business, Chemistry, Sociology, Art & Design, Environmental Science, Physics, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 | 12 |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 | 18 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 |
| 2002 | 1 | 22 |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 |
| 2004 | 2 | 23 |
| 2005 | 4 | 29 |
| 2006 | 5 | 52 |
| 2007 | 3 | 39 |
| 2008 | 4 | 65 |
| 2009 | 12 | 72 |
| 2010 | 8 | 99 |
| 2011 | 14 | 178 |
| 2012 | 17 | 383 |
| 2013 | 11 | 480 |
| 2014 | 14 | 593 |
| 2015 | 17 | 569 |
| 2016 | 7 | 549 |
| 2017 | 6 | 519 |
| 2018 | 15 | 475 |
| 2019 | 9 | 447 |
| 2020 | 3 | 434 |
| 2021 | 7 | 433 |
General info
| Alternative names | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 103 |
| Carnegie classification | Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4000 University Drive McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 15132-7644 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 4126759000 |