Overview
Penn State Shenango is a commonwealth campus of Penn State University in western Pennsylvania and the system’s only campus in an urban setting. The Shenango location offers six bachelor’s degree programs as well as the opportunity to begin classes in over 275 other Penn State majors before transferring to another campus for completion. Additionally, Penn State Shenango features a master’s degree in Nursing program with two concentrations. For students who wish to experience cultures outside of the United States, the university’s Alternative Spring Break provides an annual opportunity to embark upon a service project in a developing foreign country.
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$13,983
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
16
Average SAT Composite
989
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. | $14,002 |
| 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. | $23,310 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1840 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
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.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,956
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,419
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,219
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
$6,955
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
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 16
Average SAT Composite: 989
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
281
Total Number of Undergrads
281
0
100
14%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
20%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
10
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
lions
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,200
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