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:
93%
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
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. | $14,380 |
| 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. | $23,872 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,852 |
| Books and Supplies | $1840 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
63%
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. 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.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,274
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,107
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,296
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4100
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,107
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.
$3,329,616
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$354,246
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.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,590
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
62%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,062
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,570
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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1707
Students Applied
62%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
25
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
29%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1111
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
522
Total Number of Undergrads
522
0
100
12%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
16%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
14
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
37%
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
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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
Read What Students Are SayingAlthough 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 campus you have smaller class sizes. Even classes not pertaining to your major can be fun and may lead to a change of major. The professors here take time to help struggling students and truly care about their student's success.
Ashley 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.
Michelle from Aliquippa, PA
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