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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,651
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a public college in University Park, PA with 7,877 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1248 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,651 per year ($10,210 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 882
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 708
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 47%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–680
200800
SAT Math530–655
200800
ACT Composite26–32
136
What Pennsylvania State University-World Campus looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,968
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,510
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,510
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,210
- $30–48k$11,697
- $48–75k$11,566
- $75–110k$15,234
- $110k+$20,395
Get a personal estimate with Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,877
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White63%
- Hispanic14%
- Black9%
- Asian6%
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus FAQ
What is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's acceptance rate?+
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–655 on SAT Math; the average total is 1248.
What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–32.
Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?+
In Fall 2023, 882 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-World Campus and 708 were admitted; 335 enrolled.
Does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus consider legacy status?+
No. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus require an essay?+
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,968 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,651.
What is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 479956 · How we use this data
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