D1Big Ten Conference
Pennsylvania State University
"Nittany Lions"
University Park, PANortheast
College Location
Basketball Programs
Men's Basketball
Mike Rhoades 1 Final Fours
Women's Basketball
Tanisha Wright
Sports Programs
18 sportsBaseball
Men
D1 Basketball
M & W
D1 Cross Country
M & W
D1 Fencing
M & W
D1 Field Hockey
Women
D1 Football
Men
D1 • FBSGolf
M & W
D1 Gymnastics
M & W
D1 Ice Hockey
M & W
D1 Lacrosse
M & W
D1 Soccer
M & W
D1 Softball
Women
D1 Swimming & Diving
M & W
D1 Tennis
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Indoor)
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Outdoor)
M & W
D1 Volleyball
M & W
D1 Wrestling
Men
D1 Academic & Financial Overview
3.70
Avg GPA
1340
SAT
30
ACT
56%
Accept Rate
$18,454
In-State Tuition
$35,514
Out-of-State
$12,000
Room & Board
Facilities & Arena
Arena Information
Bryce Jordan Center
15,261 seats
8/10 rating
Available Facilities
Practice Gym
Strength Training Center
Sports Medicine Facility
Academic Support Center
International Student Organizations
Location & Climate
Climate & Weather
Continental
30°F (-1°C)
Winter
75°F (24°C)
Summer
Travel & Access
University Park Airport5 miles (8 km) away
Philadelphia200 miles (322 km) away
International Student Support
12%
International Students
ESL Program
International Student Organizations
Diversity & Campus Life
7/10
Diversity Index
7/10
Coaching Stability
6/10
International Recruiting
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
Joe Paterno (Coach), Franco Harris (NFL Hall of Famer), Keegan-Michael Key (Comedian), Kerry Collins (NFL QB), Lenny Moore (NFL Hall of Famer)
Special Programs
Engineering, Business, Agriculture, Medicine, Liberal Arts
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