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About Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855, its flagship University Park campus is a major research hub with strong community traditions.
Undergraduate admission to University Park is highly competitive. Prospective students should review campus-specific and major-specific requirements on psu.edu. Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Campus address commonly cited: University Park, PA 16802. Confirm tuition, housing, deadlines and visit programmes on psu.edu before applying. Keep recommendations and activities materials organised for early applications if relevant. Always confirm current tuition, deadlines, testing policy and visit details on the official website before applying. Keep transcripts and recommendations organised early in the cycle. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.
Key facts and contact details
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- Address
- University Park, PA 16802
- Established
- 1855
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and graduate programmes across engineering, business, earth sciences, education, and communications.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- Phone
- 814-865-4700
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