Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Location and Contact Information
200 University DrSchuylkill Haven, PA 17972-2202
USA
Main Tel: (570) 385-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Penn State Schuylkill was established as the Pottsville Undergraduate Center in 1934. Its campus is spread across an area of 70 acres in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, and is controlled by the Pennsylvania State University. It merged with Penn State Harrisburg in 1996.
Penn State Schuylkill currently awards various associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. Master’s degrees are awarded in the field of education. Several minor degree programs and certification courses are provided.
Penn State Schuylkill is home to more than 25 student clubs and organizations, including the Adult Student Organization, the Caribbean Cultural Organization, the Library Student Advisory Board, the Pre-Health Professional Organization and the Religious and Philosophical Forum, among others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, therapy and counseling, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
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.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,168 |
| Room | $ 5,022 |
| Board | $ 4,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,360 |
| Other | $ 3,924 |
Financial Aid
PSU Schuykill participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 77% | $7,230 |
| Institutional Grant | 47% | $3,475 |
| Federal Grant | 56% | $4,685 |
| Pell Grant | 54% | $3,628 |
| Other Federal Grant | 46% | $1,368 |
| State or Local Grant | 42% | $3,195 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 86% | $7,269 |
| Federal Loan | 85% | $5,984 |
| Other Loan | 9% | $12,881 |
(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 Schuylkill:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 5,253 |
| 2 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne, MD | 4,290 |
| 3 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA | 5,266 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Uniontown, PA | 1,099 |
| 5 | West Virginia State University | Institute, WV | 3,003 |
| 6 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN | 10,457 |
| 7 | Faulkner University | Montgomery, AL | 3,103 |
| 8 | Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA | 3,106 |
| 9 | Alabama State University | Montgomery, AL | 5,695 |
| 10 | Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | 5,042 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 44 | 5 |
| Associate | 27 | 5 |
| < 1 year certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 5 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 27 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,032 in 2009-2010 (975 full-time equivalent).
About 48% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 52% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 86% 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 80% Women 76% All 78%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 380-490 Math 380-500
Room and Board
PSU Schuykill provides on-campus housing for 256 of its 975 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Education).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Science/Studies
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Development and Family Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology