Penn State Abington

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Abington, PA
  • 0 reviews
#15 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

Overview

Total enrollment

2,885
Penn State Abington overview
Penn State Abington overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Penn State Abington, a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University, is located in the suburban Philadelphia community of Abington Township, approximately 15 miles north of Center City Philadelphia. The 45-acre campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and historic structures, including the distinctive Sutherland Building, originally constructed as a private estate in 1913. The campus operates as a primarily commuter institution, though limited student housing is available through a partnership with a nearby apartment complex. Penn State Abington offers four-year undergraduate degrees across multiple disciplines, with notable programs in business, information sciences and technology, and psychological and social sciences. The campus participates in NCAA Division III athletics as the Nittany Lions, competing in the North Eastern Athletic Conference.

Ratings

Penn State Abington is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    2 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Penn State Abington admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1265
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/27

Acceptance Rate

96.8%
Penn State Abington applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 11.2%
  • Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$15,268

Out of State Resident Tuition

$25,664

Breakdown

In State Costs for Penn State Abington
  • Tuition $15,268
  • Books and Supplies $1,200
  • Other Fees $584
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $14,474
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,020
  • Total One Year Cost $36,546

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Penn State Abington are Business, Psychology, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 35% of students major in Business, 21% in Psychology, and 12% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Business 35%
  • Psychology 21%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 10%
  • English and Literature 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214801.

GPA calculator: Penn State Abington GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026