Pennsylvania State University

State College, United States — www.psu.edu

QS Ranking
#195
Founded
1855
Type
Public Research University (land-grant, Big Ten)
Students
100,000+
Acceptance Rate
~55%
Founded
1855
QS Rank
#195 (2025)
Alumni
700,000+ living — one of world's largest networks
THON
Raises $15M/year for pediatric cancer

Overview

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), founded in 1855 as a land-grant agricultural college, is one of America's largest and most comprehensive public research universities. Ranked #195 in QS 2025, Penn State is particularly celebrated for its engineering (Penn State Engineering, top 15 US), business (Smeal College, highly regarded for supply chain and information systems), and its enormous alumni network (700,000+ living alumni — one of the largest in the world). Penn State's University Park campus in the scenic Nittany Valley is a truly immersive college town experience. The Nittany Lions football program and the legendary 'Happy Valley' atmosphere make Penn State one of America's most spirited universities. Penn State Hershey Medical Center is a major research hospital.

Admission Process

Common Application. EA: November 1 (non-binding). Regular: December 1. SAT/ACT strongly recommended. TOEFL 80+/IELTS 6.5+. Engineering and business programs more selective.

Programs at Pennsylvania State University

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