Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
PublicUniversity Park, PA
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a public mid-sized school in University Park, PA, enrolling about 7,877 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 91% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $112,269/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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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-World Campus's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus in University Park, PA admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus typically score between 1090–1335 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus typically score between 26–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus cost?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,678 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- Pennsylvania State University-World Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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