School Overview
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (215) 881-7300 |
| Website: | abington.psu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admissions.psu.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 1600 Woodland Road, Abington, PA 19001-3918 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,951 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,867 (73% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $14,172 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $21,742 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 83% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,126 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 3 | 2 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 7 | 2 | 18 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 1 | 2 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $14,172 |
| Out-of-state | $21,742 |
| Books and supplies | $1,840 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $20,772 |
| Out-of-state | $26,538 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 716 | 83% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 606 | 70% | $8,126 |
| Student loan aid | 520 | 60% | $6,128 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,848 | 72% | $5,715 |
| Federal student loans | 2,199 | 56% | $6,742 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 3,794 | 1,873 | 1,921 | Percent admitted | 100% | 82% | 83% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 24% | 26% | 21% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 3,951 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,950 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Accreditation
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