Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton
Location and Contact Information
120 Ridge View DrDunmore, PA 18512-1602
USA
Main Tel: (570) 963-2500
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Worthington Scranton, also known as PSU Penn State Worthington Scranton, is a Commonwealth 1923 Campus of the Pennsylvania State University, located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. The university was established in the year 1923 and sits across an area of 45 acre of land. The university offers Bachelor’s degree, Associate's Degree in Minors and Graduate degree programs in several subjects including humanities, science and social sciences. In addition it also offers certificate programs and continuing education programs in several subjects. The University has an impressive enrollment of international students.
PSU Penn State Worthington Scranton has an active campus life. There are several clubs and organizations operating in the campus. Anime Club, Business Club, Drama Club & Dance Club and Political Science Clubs are some of the student operated clubs in the campus. The Student Union Board operates to plan campus activities such as theme weeks, comedians, musicians and much more.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, computer science and engineering, and business and management.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
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 | $ 12,110 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,128 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,360 |
Financial Aid
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 93% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 77% | $5,012 |
| Institutional Grant | 43% | $2,873 |
| Federal Grant | 35% | $3,716 |
| Pell Grant | 34% | $3,169 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $1,295 |
| State or Local Grant | 47% | $2,773 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 82% | $6,471 |
| Federal Loan | 82% | $5,433 |
| Other Loan | 13% | $6,624 |
(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 Worthington Scranton:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | 7,005 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine | Media, PA | 1,615 |
| 3 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC | 10,388 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | York, PA | 1,587 |
| 5 | University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | 5,323 |
| 6 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 5,253 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | 9,481 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois | Dubois, PA | 963 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven, PA | 1,032 |
| 10 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | 10,809 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 129 | 6 |
| Associate | 77 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 19 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 26 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,379 in 2009-2010 (1,320 full-time equivalent).
About 51% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 49% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 7% 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 82% Women 84% All 83%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-520 Math 410-530
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)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Development and Family Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)