Penn State Beaver

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Monaca, PA
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

482
Penn State Beaver overview
Penn State Beaver overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Penn State Beaver, established in 1965, is located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River. The 100-acre suburban campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and student facilities nestled in a wooded setting. As one of Penn State University's Commonwealth campuses, Penn State Beaver offers four-year bachelor's degrees in business, information sciences and technology, and psychology, while also providing students the opportunity to begin most of Penn State's 275+ degree programs before transitioning to other campuses. The campus provides traditional residence halls for students who choose to live on campus, and its athletic programs compete in the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

Ratings

Penn State Beaver is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Penn State Beaver admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1080/1290
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/27

Acceptance Rate

95.7%
Penn State Beaver applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 9.5%
  • Application Fee $65

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$14,408

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,134

Breakdown

In State Costs for Penn State Beaver
  • Tuition $14,408
  • Books and Supplies $1,200
  • Other Fees $584
  • Room and Board $14,474
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,020
  • Total One Year Cost $35,686

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Penn State Beaver are Business, Psychology, and Communication. 54% of students major in Business, 24% in Psychology, and 18% in Communication.

  • Business 54%
  • Psychology 24%
  • Communication 18%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 3%
  • Computer and Information Sciences 1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214698.

GPA calculator: Penn State Beaver GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026