About Pennsylvania State University

Type

4 yr

Public

Tuition

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Financial Aid Percent

63%

Graduation Rate

85%

Status

Accredited

General Information

Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit for life experiences, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Faculty

There are 13277 full-time
1722 Part-time instructional faculty

Student Services

ROTC Services
Study Abroad Services
Weekend Evening College Services
Remedial Services
Academic Career Counseling Services
Employment Services for Students
Placement Services Completers
Daycare Services
Library Services

Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has a total graduate enrollment of 6,284

Graduate attendance rate of 12% part-time and 88% full-time

For the years 2016-2017 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awarded: 6 associates, 11174 bachelor's degree, 1411 master's degree, 114 doctor's degree - professional practice, 695 doctor's degree - research/scholarship

Financial Aid

Full- and half-time degree-seeking students at Penn State are eligible to apply for federal student aid. To find out if you qualify, you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Receiving Pell Grants

Receiving Grant or Scholarship Aid

Receiving Student Loans

Pennsylvania State University Accreditation

The Pennsylvania State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Individual programs may have additional accreditations.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The GEOINT Analytics certificate is accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).
The Master of Finance program is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The Master of Health Administration in Health Policy and Administration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

Pennsylvania State University Academics and Degree Programs

Penn State offers more than 160 accredited degree programs in fields that include business, education, nursing, engineering, technology and sciences, homeland security, and other career-focused areas. Penn State graduate programs include master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs.

PSU Program Highlights: PENN STATE MBA

Penn State offers various paths to earning your MBA and aiming for new heights in business. Candidates may pursue a two-year, residential MBA at the Smeal College of Business, which also leads an AACSB–accredited online MBA program via Penn State World Campus. Both program formats feature concentrations in exciting professional areas, as well as core business courses in management, team process & performance, economics, leadership communications, and more.

An Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Penn State’s MBA program integrates multiple business disciplines and concepts. You could study everything from statistics and financial management to global business and corporate innovation, while also focusing on the areas of interest that are most important to you.

Career-focused Concentrations: Customize your program by choosing a concentration, like accounting foundations, business analytics, finance, marketing analytics, or general management, among others. And, residential MBA students may have their choice of “options,” which are briefer, targeted concentrations in areas like entrepreneurship, global business, healthcare, and much more.

Immersive Experiences: Penn State strives to help MBA students immerse themselves in learning…and hopefully have fun while doing it. Some potential experiences you may be able to pursue include themed week-long immersions, challenging “case competitions” where students solve real-world business problems, and residency experiences designed to help online students engage with their studies in person.

Career Support: Penn State is committed to helping MBA students enhance their career preparation. From job fairs and in-person networking to self-assessment tools and online job postings, you may find valuable resources to help you jumpstart your new goals in business.

About Pennsylvania State University

Why Consider Pennsylvania State University?

A Focus on Careers

A Full Range of Student Services

A Military-Friendly University

Join a Global Community

Mission, Vision, and Values

Admissions

General Information

Faculty

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Pennsylvania State University Accreditation

Campus Locations

Pennsylvania State University Academics and Degree Programs

Choose a Program at Pennsylvania State University

Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics

Master of Professional Studies in Community and Economic Development

Master of Supply Chain Management

Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering

Master of Professional Studies in Organization Development and Change

Master of Professional Accounting

Master of Engineering Management

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering

Master of Business Administration

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