Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Hazleton, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Penn State Hazleton, a commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University system, is situated on 125 acres in the Pocono Mountains near Hazleton, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles southwest of Wilkes-Barre. The campus features a blend of modern academic buildings and historic structures, including the original Butler Teaching Building constructed in 1939 when the campus was established. Penn State Hazleton offers associate and bachelor's degree programs, with notable strengths in engineering, business, and information sciences. The residential campus maintains four student housing complexes and serves both commuter and residential students from northeastern Pennsylvania. As part of the Penn State University Athletic Conference, the campus fields teams known as the Nittany Lions in several sports including basketball, soccer, and cross country.
Ratings
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Penn State Hazleton is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1280 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Room and Board | $12,254 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,022 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Room and Board | $12,254 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,716 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 42% |
| Business | 26% |
| Engineering Technology | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Psychology | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214768 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Hazleton.
Current students may use the Penn State Hazleton GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024