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College Info
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- private
Official website
www.psu.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Penn State Univer
Penn State University, commonly referred to as Penn State, is a public land-grant research university with multiple campuses across Pennsylvania, USA. It is known for its strong academic programs, extensive research capabilities, and vibrant student life. The university offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 19 colleges and schools. Penn State is particularly renowned for its programs in agriculture, engineering, medicine, and the arts and architecture.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
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Live portal snapshot
QS World #145 · 2024US News #180 · 2024Times Higher Education #198 · 2024Outlook #150 · 2023Shanghai #155 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Main campus is in State College, Pennsylvania, covering approximately 2,400 acres. It has multiple campuses across Pennsylvania.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
10/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$13,967 avg starting salary
0% placement rate
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Student Life
105,000 students (25,000 international)
Campus: Main campus is in State College, Pennsylvania, covering approximately 2,400 acres. It has multiple campuses across Pennsylvania.
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Pattee LibraryRec CenterResearch ParksStudent HousingDining Services
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 79%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 79%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.5, p25=3.5, p75=3.5 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school