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Fields of Study
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Agricultural Sciences
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Arts and Architecture
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Business
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Communications
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Earth and Mineral Sciences
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Education
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Engineering
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Health and Human Development
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Information Sciences and Technology
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International Affairs
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Law
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Liberal Arts
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Medicine
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Nursing
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Science
Good to Know
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania, Penn State became the state's only land-grant university in 1863.
Rankings
77
(National U)
83
(QS World Ranking)
Location
University Park, PA
Enrollment
73,159
Acceptance Rate
58%
Personal Statement
Not required
English Proficiency
80
TOEFL
6.5
IELTS
120
DET
Intakes
Fall: August
Spring: January
Summer: May
Application Method(s)
CGPA
2.5
(Transfer)
Fees
$53,135
Total
$40,151 / $12,984
Tuition / Living
SAT / ACT
Required (Freshmen only)
SAT/ACT scores will be optional from 2025 intake onwards
Scholarship
Deadlines
Freshman
Fall:
November 1 (Early Action)
February 1 (Priority)
June 15 (Final)
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Spring:
September 1 (Priority)
October 1 (Final)
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Summer:
November 1 (Early Action)
February 1 (Priority)
April 15 (Final)
Transfer
Fall:
February 1 (Priority)
June 15 (Final)
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Spring:
September 1 (Priority)
October 1 (Final)
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Summer:
February 1 (Priority)
April 15 (Final)
Deadlines may vary by program,
updated August 2023