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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#108
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#82
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#91
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
61%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About Penn State

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
60.6%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$41,790/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
42,284
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
16:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1337
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
620 - 700
SAT Math (25th-75th)
620 - 720
ACT (25th-75th)
27 - 32

Outcomes

Freshman retention
93%
Graduation rate (6yr)
86%
Median earnings (10yr)
$63,435

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$4190M
Avg net price (after aid)
$32,875/yr

Rankings

US News
#91
QS World
#82
Times Higher Ed
#108

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