Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
Location and Contact Information
1031 Edgecomb AveYork, PA 17403-3326
USA
Main Tel: (717) 771-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
Penn State York is located in York, Pennsylvania, United States. It opened in 1939. Initially, classes were held at the William Penn Senior High School. It moved to its current location in 1956. Penn State is the Commonwealth Campus of Pennsylvania State University. The campus spreads across an area of more than 50 acres in York, Pennsylvania. The campus boasts of an enrollment of over 1,600 students every year. Penn State York offers several baccalaureate degrees and associate degrees.
Penn State York is home to many student organizations such as the Black Student Union, Catwalk Nittany Modeling Club, Model UN Club, Penn State York College Democrats, Gaming and Anime Club, Lion Ambassadors, Christian Fellowship Organization, Student Government Association, Blue & White Society, and Asian Culture Club.
Penn State York participates in the Penn State University Athletic Conference. They compete in approximately six varsity sports including men’s baseball and women’s softball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, computer science and engineering, and business and management.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
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.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
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 York participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 61% | $5,772 |
| Institutional Grant | 43% | $3,548 |
| Federal Grant | 28% | $4,383 |
| Pell Grant | 28% | $3,534 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $1,653 |
| State or Local Grant | 28% | $2,749 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 67% | $6,551 |
| Federal Loan | 67% | $5,403 |
| Other Loan | 10% | $7,818 |
(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 York:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto, PA | 1,189 |
| 2 | Widener University-Main Campus | Chester, PA | 4,861 |
| 3 | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | Odessa, TX | 3,496 |
| 4 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | 17,239 |
| 5 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | 10,809 |
| 6 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ | 8,693 |
| 7 | Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | 15,139 |
| 8 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | 13,646 |
| 9 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint, MI | 7,260 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Altoona, PA | 4,013 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 86 | 9 |
| Associate | 62 | 7 |
| < 1 year certificate | 4 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 23 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 12 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 25 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,587 in 2009-2010 (1,213 full-time equivalent).
About 57% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 43% of the class.
Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.
Students under 25 years old represent 72% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 83% Women 81% All 82%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 430-540 Math 430-570
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
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Development and Family Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences