Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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The Pennsylvania State University is a public, state-related land-grant research university founded in 1855. Its primary campus, Penn State University Park, is located in State College and College Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania. The university is also designated as a sea-grant, space-grant, and sun-grant institution, and is classified among R1 doctoral universities for its very high research activity.
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Ranked #32 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #59 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #61 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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Ranked #338 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026).
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201 Old Main, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802-1503
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