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Pennsylvania State University

"Nittany Lions"

University Park, PANortheast
7 /10
Academic
8 /10
Safety
8 /10
Facilities
8 /10
Int'l
46,810 Total Enrollment
56 % Acceptance Rate
¤35,514 Out-of-State Tuition
12% International Students

College Location

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Basketball Programs

Men's Basketball
Mike Rhoades 1 Final Fours
6 /10
Rank
Women's Basketball
Carolyn Kieger
6 /10
Rank

Sports Programs

18 sports
Baseball
Men
D1
Basketball
M & W
D1
Cross Country
M & W
D1
Fencing
M & W
D1
Field Hockey
Women
D1
Football
Men
D1 • FBS
Golf
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
Support Rating
8/10
Excellent international support!

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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