University Park, Pennsylvania

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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.
National rank
Ranked #32 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #59 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
World rank
Ranked #61 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
201 Old Main, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802-1503
Visit University SiteNational rank
Ranked #338 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $39,892
Room & Board: $13,030
Books & Supplies: $1,840
Receive Aid: 66%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,577
Pell Grant Recipients: 13%
Total CoA (on-campus): $59,846
Room & Board: $13,030
Books & Supplies: $1,840
Receive Aid: 66%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,577
Pell Grant Recipients: 13%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1220–1400
SAT ERW: 610–690
SAT Math: 610–710
ACT Composite: 27–32