Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Penn State Schuylkill, a commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University system, is located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, approximately 100 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The 70-acre suburban campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and traditional collegiate architecture nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. As part of Penn State's 2+2 program, students can begin their first two years in any of more than 275 Penn State majors at this campus before transitioning to other Penn State locations, though several four-year degrees can be completed entirely at Schuylkill, including business, psychology, and cybersecurity analytics. The campus provides apartment-style student housing in Nittany Apartments, where approximately one-third of students reside. Students have access to NCAA Division III athletics through the Penn State University Athletic Conference, with teams competing as the Nittany Lions.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Penn State Schuylkill is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1180 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.2 |
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 | $7,644 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,412 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Room and Board | $7,644 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,106 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 27% |
| Psychology | 23% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 22% |
| Business | 18% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214810 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Schuylkill.
Current students may use the Penn State Schuylkill GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024