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The Pennsylvania State University, Greater Alleghany Campus was established in 1952 and was formerly known as Penn State McKeesport. Also abbreviated as PSU, the university has campuses in 19 locations throughout the state such as New Kensington, Harrisburg, Shenango, Hazleton and Worthington. The PSU main campus is located at University park, Pennsylvania.
The PSU Greater Alleghany Campus offers the students with bachelor’s as well as associate’s degrees in wide range of courses such as business, communications, psychology and nanofabrication manufacturing technology. The college also offers the option of undergraduate research programs to the students. PSU Greater Alleghany Campus has continuing education and international programs for the students as well.
PSU Greater Alleghany Campus has a vibrant student life comprising of various clubs and organizations such as drama club, psychology club and information technology organization. The college also has its literary magazine, the Absence and has a radio channel known as WMKP radio.
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Campus Location4000 University Dr
McKeesport, PA 15131-7644
USA
Main Tel: (412) 675-9000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, media, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 71 | 6 | | < 1 year certificate | 17 | 2 | | Associate | 3 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 783 in 2007-2008 (765 full-time equivalent). About 60% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 40% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,800 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,590 | | Room | $ 4,110 | | Board | $ 4,160 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,264 | | Other | $ 3,510 |
Financial Aid: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 17 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 16 |
Housing and MealsPennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny provides on-campus housing for 209 of its 765 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 86% | | Women | 85% | | All | 86% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-520 | | Math | 400-540 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (30 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded) - Manufacturing Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (1 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (4 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (6 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (16 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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