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Overview: Pennsylvania State University
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General Information
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City and State: University Park, PA
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Public or Private: Public
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 8,204
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School Colors: Blue and White
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School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Semester
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Graduation Rate: 85%
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Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 17
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Average Class Size: Approximately 25
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School URL: www.psu.edu
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School Calendar URL: www.events.psu.edu
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University President: Graham Spanier
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $24,708
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Main Phone: (814) 865 - 5471
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Urban, Rural, Suburban: Suburban
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Notable Alumni: Adam McKay (filmmaker), Valerie Plame (wife of Joseph Wilson), William Perry (former Secretary of Defense)
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Date Founded: 1855
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Notable Faculty:
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School Address:
Pennsylvania State University
201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
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African-American Percentage: 5%
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Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 5%
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American Indian Percentage: 0%
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Caucasian Percentage: 83%
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Hispanic Percentage: 3%
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Unreported Percentage: 4%
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CLIMATE
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Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (32, 18)
Feb (36, 20)
Mar (46, 27)
Apr (58, 38)
May (69, 48)
Jun (77, 57)
Jul (81, 62)
Aug (79, 60)
Sep (71, 53)
Oct (60, 41)
Nov (48, 33)
Dec (37, 24)
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General Weather Description:
The city's climate features abundant precipitation throughout the year and four defined seasons. Winters are somewhat moderated by both proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and mountains that block the advance of cold air from the north. Overall, the city's climate features cold winters with snow, and warm, humid summers with frequent clouds and precipitation.
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Average Annual Snowfall: 54 Inches
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FINANCIAL AID
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Endowment Size and Rank: $1.4 Billion
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Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 49%
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Average Financial Aid Award: $5,037
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $24,708
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GEOGRAPHY
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Nearest Large City: Pittsburgh, PA
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: 140 Miles
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: 2 hrs 58 Minutes
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Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
University Park Airport (UNV) 5.3 Miles and 14 Minutes
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Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 155 Miles and 2 hrs and 58 Minutes
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Urban, rural, suburban: Suburban
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STUDENT LIFE
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Is Greek Life Available? Yes
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Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life: Male -12% and Female - 11%
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year? No
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Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? Yes
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Graduation Rate: 85%
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Student Newspaper URL: www.collegian.psu.edu
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Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 55% to Female 45%
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International Student Percentage: 4%
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Student Percentage Attending Graduate School: %
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Minimum Drinking Age: 21
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WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
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SAFETY
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US Department of Education Campus Security Data URL: http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/
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Student Safety Escort Available? Yes
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Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
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Campus Security Cell Phone Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Email Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Contact: (814) 863 - 1399
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ACADEMICS
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Most Common Majors: Communication, Engineering, Business, Education
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ATHLETICS
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NCAA Division: Division 1
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School Colors: Blue and White
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Mascot: Nittany Lions
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Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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League Affiliation: Big 10
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Director of Athletics: Tim Curley
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Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Pennsylvania State University
Athletic Department
University Park, PA 16802
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Athletics Department Email Address:
Athletic Director (Tim Curley)
Athletic_Director@psu.edu
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Athletics Department Phone: Athletic Director: (814) 865 - 1086
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School Rivalry: Syracuse, Ohio State, Pitt, West Virginia, Notre Dame, Nebraska
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ADMISSIONS
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 8,204
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Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 48,093
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Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 24,527
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Acceptance Rate: 51%
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SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Verbal: 530 - 630; Math: 560 - 760; Writing: 590 - 670
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Early Decision I Available? No
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Early Decision I Deadline: N/A
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Early Decision II Available? No
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Early Decision II Deadline: N/A
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Early Action Available: No
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Early Action Deadline: N/A
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Regular Admission Deadline: November 30th
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Early Action Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 51%
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Admissions Office Mailing Address:
The Pennsylvania State University
201 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802
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Admissions Office Email Address: admissions@psu.edu
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Name of Director of Admissions: Anne Rohrbach
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Admissions Officers by Specialization:
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Campus Tour URL:
http://admissions.psu.edu/pennstate/campuses/?campusCode=UP#
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Admissions Office Phone: (814) 865-5471
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Standardized Test Requirements: SAT I
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Admissions Office URL: http://admissions.psu.edu/
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Common Application Used? No
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Virtual Tour Available? Yes
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Virtual Tour URL:
http://admissions.psu.edu/pennstate/multimedia/virtualtour/VirtualTour.html
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