Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA · Public · 7,877 undergraduates

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus admitted 91% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1090–1335 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $12,651 a year. Within six years, 51% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
91%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1090–1335
ACT middle 50%
26–32

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$21,968 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$12,651 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$10,210 a year
Tuition and fees
$15,510 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
51%
Students who return for a second year
66%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$71,762 a year
Median debt at graduation
$24,500

Students

Undergraduates
7,877
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
38%
Student-faculty ratio
16 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
30%
Computer and information sciences
15%
Psychology
8%
Social sciences
8%
Agriculture, animal and plant sciences
5%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.