Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public research university in University Park, PA, known for its public research university, engineering and business focus, and large campus community. With an acceptance rate of 55%, Penn State is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 9,216 students each year. Penn State is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1250–1410, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Penn State offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,826 per year; the sticker price of $54,026 may look very different from what your family actually pays.