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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver

Monaca, PA, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

Penn State Beaver is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University in the Pittsburgh region of the state. Penn State Beaver offers seven bachelor’s degree programs entirely on campus as well as the option to begin the first two years of over 160 other Penn State degrees before transferring. While over 65 percent of Penn State Beaver students commute to school, the campus also features a single residence hall that recently underwent a million dollar renovation. The hilly 105 acre campus is a short walk from the banks of the Ohio River and a 40 minute drive to downtown Pittsburgh.

Acceptance Rate:
92%
Average Net Price:
$16,297
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1111

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$16,297
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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
$10,180
$30k - $48k
$12,787
$48k - $75k
$14,073
$75k - $110k
$22,906
$110k+
$24,301
Financial Aid: visit page

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.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,820
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.
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,432
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,022

 

Students receiving state aid
24%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4550
Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,432
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.
$3,330,210
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$441,796

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.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,444
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
65%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,417
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,994

 

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
92%
Acceptance Rate
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1603
Students Applied
62%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
29
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
63%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
5%
Submitting ACT
24%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1111
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
530
75th
660
Reading
25th
520
75th
660
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
11%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
21%
2.00 - 2.49
11%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
17
Top 25%
33
Top 50%
60
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
11
$30k - $48k
13
$48k - $75k
12
$75k - $110k
13
$110k+
30

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-564-6778
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
504
Total Number of Undergrads
504
0
100
12%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
18%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
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
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
65%
20-39 Students
28%
40-99 Students
5%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
14

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
56%
 US National: 44%
44%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
63%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
7%
White
69%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
2%
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 checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
35%
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
7
Sports Club
1

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
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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Ashley's Review

from Aliquippa, PA

Although Penn State Beaver is a branch campus you still receive the same quality Penn State University education. There are a great variety of courses offered on campus and with fewer students on camp...

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Michelle's Review

from Aliquippa, PA

Your professors care about YOU. Since it's a branch campus, you still get the Penn State experience, but with smaller class sizes, and more individual help. ...

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