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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny

Mckeesport, PA, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

As a branch facility of Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Greater Allegheny is a public, 4-year institution located in McKeesport. The college offers 12 associate and bachelor-level fields of study, many minor and credit certificate options, and a variety of special programs such as the undergraduate research program, the Summer Start program, and the Penn State Educational Partnership Program. Students can also attend Penn State Greater Allegheny to complete the first two years toward more than 160 Penn State degrees.

Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$17,400
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1097

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$17,400
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$14,408
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$24,134
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$14,474
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,681
$30k - $48k
$8,901
$48k - $75k
$15,905
$75k - $110k
$18,848
$110k+
$22,642
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,867
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,372
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,388

 

Students receiving state aid
28%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4697
Students receiving federal aid
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,372
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$3,120,852
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$279,351

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
64%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,790
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
Students receiving federal loans
63%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,983
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,824

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
95%
Acceptance Rate
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581
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
23
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
68%
Out-Of-State Students
18%
2%
Submitting ACT
16%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1097
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
515
75th
580
Reading
25th
505
75th
635
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
10%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
21%
2.00 - 2.49
10%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
16
Top 25%
35
Top 50%
61
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
14
$30k - $48k
11
$48k - $75k
12
$75k - $110k
11
$110k+
13

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-248-5466
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
361
Total Number of Undergrads
361
0
100
8%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
16%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
76%
20-39 Students
23%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
13

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
61%
 US National: 44%
39%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
68%
Out-Of-State Students
18%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
4%
Native American
1%
White
59%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
31%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
lions
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
5

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,200
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247

REVIEWS

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Marcus's Review

from Pittsburgh, PA

Penn State is a great school. You can learn a lot if you like small classes and close relationships with teachers. Penn State Greater Allegheny can make your educational goals completer if your willin...

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Angela's Review

Penn State GA is a much smaller branch college equipping me with knowledge in my major that i can go on and use at University Park. The teachers at this branch college are always available and there's...

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