Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
PublicAbington, PA
Located in Abington, PA, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is a public small school with roughly 2,877 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 97% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $120,729/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,396 more per year in tuition and fees (1.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in Abington, PA admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington typically score between 1070–1265 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington typically score between 23–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,795 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
For 2024-25, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's published tuition and required fees were $25,664 for out-of-state students and $15,268 for in-state students -- $10,396 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington require students to live on campus?
No -- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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