87%

Acceptance Rate

$7,775

Avg.Financial Aid

003329

FAFSA Code

About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Public

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

462

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

MSCHE

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

4000 University Drive

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 4126759000
Fax:
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Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

None

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

87%

SAT Range

930 - 1240

ACT Range

23 - 27

Application Fee

$65

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $65, as part of the admission process at PSUPSGA. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 4000 University Drive, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132-7644, or call (412) 675-9000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$17,855

Average Annual Cost

$12,718

Books And Supplies

$1,840

Other Fees

$984

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$11,570

Budget For Other Expenses

$4,788

Total One Year Cost

$31,900

Before applying to PSUPSGA, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $36,518. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

9:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

83%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

100%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

44%

Male Professors

56%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business/Commerce, General

22 Graduates

Psychology, General

13 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

12 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

8 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

3 Graduates

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

2 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

1 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

1 Graduates

Human Development, Family Studies,...

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

462

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

46%

Full-time

90%

Part-time

10%

Students Gender

Male

59%

US National: 44%

Female

41%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

58% White

1% Unknown

20% Black

5% Hispanic

5% Two or more races

4% Non Resident alien

7% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

9%

Out Of State

81%

In State

10%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,382 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$6,180/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,200/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,200/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

lions

School Colors

blue and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NSCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

6

Sports Club

1

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

No

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

No

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

No

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by PSUPSGA. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,884 per year for living on campus.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$40,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$50,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$17,500

$27,283

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$182 - 283

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

89%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,775

Students Receiving Federal Grants

44%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,390

Students Receiving State Aid

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,988

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

79%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,123

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$12,820

$30K - $48K

$10,808

$48K - $75K

$6,603

$75K - $110K

$3,827

> $110K

$2,682

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$171,744

The financial aid department of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive.

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