Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Location and Contact Information
1600 Woodland RdAbington, PA 19001-3918
USA
Main Tel: (215) 881-7300
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Penn State Abington is located in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University (PSU). The campus is spread across an area of 45 acres. The institute enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate students yearly, and employs over 100 professors. Penn State Abington offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also provides continuing education and other professional certificate programs.
Penn State Abington fields a number of men’s and women’s sports teams. The campus is also home to many student clubs and organizations such as the Asian Student Association, Justice Association, Christian Fellowship, and Jewish Student Union.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, security and law enforcement, computer science and engineering, art studies, science, and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,268 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,360 |
Financial Aid
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 84% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 59% | $6,451 |
| Institutional Grant | 28% | $2,420 |
| Federal Grant | 40% | $4,554 |
| Pell Grant | 40% | $3,643 |
| Other Federal Grant | 31% | $1,279 |
| State or Local Grant | 41% | $3,087 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 61% | $6,283 |
| Federal Loan | 60% | $5,284 |
| Other Loan | 8% | $9,031 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine | Media, PA | 1,615 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Reading, PA | 2,800 |
| 3 | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise, VA | 1,964 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton | Dunmore, PA | 1,379 |
| 5 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY | 6,850 |
| 6 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Fort Wayne, IN | 3,653 |
| 7 | Faulkner University | Montgomery, AL | 3,103 |
| 8 | Purdue University-North Central Campus | Westville, IN | 4,245 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | Monaca, PA | 845 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton, PA | 1,228 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 383 | 12 |
| Associate | 39 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 48 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 48 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,394 in 2009-2010 (3,271 full-time equivalent).
About 57% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 43% of the class.
Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%.
Students under 25 years old represent 84% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 79% Women 77% All 78%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 400-520 Math 430-550
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Corporate Communications
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Science/Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Social Psychology