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BackPennsylvania State University Main Campus (PA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus offers 23% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $5,444. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a public college located in University Park, Pennsylvania. Its student population is 46,810. It is a four-year, large, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 56%. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus 4 year graduation rate is 67% .
Merit Aid Stats For Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$5,444
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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Need Based Aid
% of freshman
with need
$4,972
Avg. financial aid for
freshman with need
% of students offered need-based aid, granted work study
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4 year graduation
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Median Earnings for Alumni
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Median Earnings of Alumni
Working After 10 Years
Admission Data
- Admission rate 56%
- Avg. high school GPA NA
- Avg. ACT 27.5
- Avg. SAT 1260
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
- % Class accepted during early decision GET FREE ACCESS
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- % of accepted students who enroll GET FREE ACCESS
Upcoming Deadlines For Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
Nov 1 - Early decision 1 - Notification
Dec 24 - Pennsylvania State University Main Campus - Send test score
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Application Tips
- Self Reporting of Scores GET FREE ACCESS
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- Application fee $65
Helpful Links
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Main Campus | $23,726 | 23% | $5,444 | 56% | NA |
| University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts | $38,376 | 19% | $5,642 | 38% | NA |
| Purdue University Main Campus | n/a * | 20% | $5,408 | 58% | NA |
| The College Of New Jersey | $48,071 | 26% | $5,077 | 50% | NA |
| University Of Houston Clear Lake | $31,937 | 21% | $5,052 | 69% | NA |
| Towson University | $41,960 | 27% | $5,033 | 79% | NA |
| University Of North Carolina At Greensboro | $34,963 | 21% | $4,941 | 84% | NA |
Colleges in Mid East Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Main Campus | $23,726 | 23% | $5,444 | 56% | |
| Bowie State University | $35,328 | 25% | $128 | 38% | |
| The College Of New Jersey | $48,071 | 26% | $5,077 | 50% | |
| Alfred University | $50,888 | 28% | $12,750 | 63% | |
| West Chester University Of Pennsylvania | $35,422 | 20% | $2,163 | 74% | |
| Ramapo College Of New Jersey | $40,913 | 24% | $11,195 | 63% | |
| Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania | $29,278 | 19% | $2,371 | 83% | |
| Lafayette College | $72,266 | 20% | $23,558 | 29% | |
| Suny Buffalo State | $35,786 | 19% | $2,206 | 61% | |
| Gallaudet University | $34,392 | 19% | $6,914 | 57% | |
| Towson University | $41,960 | 27% | $5,033 | 79% | |
| Montclair State University | $39,752 | 20% | $4,675 | 71% | |
| Suny College At Brockport | $34,660 | 23% | $3,162 | 53% | |
| University At Buffalo | $46,761 | 26% | $3,938 | 56% | |
| Suny College At Geneseo | $35,541 | 26% | $3,176 | 65% | |
| University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | $48,437 | 19% | $9,699 | 59% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Main Campus | 56 | $105,500 |
| Chapman University | 54 | $99,400 |
| Cuny City College | 48 | $99,100 |
| Lawrence University | 62 | $98,800 |
| Furman | 61 | $98,800 |
| Morehouse College | 58 | $98,700 |
| Ohio State University Main Campus | 52 | $98,600 |
| University At Buffalo | 56 | $98,000 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Main Campus | 56 | $23,726 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | 60 | $21,613 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 60 | $21,626 |
| Huston Tillotson University | 47 | $21,914 |
| Central State University | 57 | $22,356 |
| West Texas A & M University | 65 | $23,012 |
| Dillard University | 61 | $23,078 |
| Pennsylvania State University World Campus | 54 | $23,726 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | 62 | $23,733 |
| Central Baptist College | 61 | $24,300 |
| Western Illinois University | 59 | $24,313 |
| Lake Superior State University | 63 | $25,272 |
| Edward Waters College | 56 | $25,283 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison | 52 | $25,973 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Main Campus | 56 | 67% |
| Southern Methodist University | 51 | 71% |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | 59 | 71% |
| Luther College | 63 | 71% |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | 62 | 70% |
| Augustana College | 64 | 70% |
| University Of Connecticut | 49 | 70% |
| Syracuse University | 50 | 70% |
| Loyola Marymount University | 47 | 70% |
| University Of San Diego | 53 | 69% |
| Chapman University | 54 | 69% |
| Allegheny College | 64 | 69% |
| Saint Louis University | 58 | 68% |
| Robert Morris University Illinois | 63 | 68% |
| Springfield College | 63 | 68% |
| Suny College At Geneseo | 65 | 68% |
| Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry | 61 | 67% |
| Sacred Heart University | 60 | 67% |
| Converse College | 59 | 67% |
| Maryland Institute College Of Art | 64 | 67% |
| University Of Massachusetts Amherst | 60 | 67% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Main Campus | 23% | $5,444 |
| Purdue University Main Campus | 20% | $5,408 |
| The College Of New Jersey | 26% | $5,077 |
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