Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,684

2024 Average Net Price

$19,232

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.00659%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.8%

6,620 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,885

92.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

19.6%

202 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington were Information Science (57 degrees awarded), Computer Science (46 degrees), and General Business (44 degrees).

In 2024, 496 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington. 44.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (233 degrees), 2.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (95 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is $14,684, which is $−15,304 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington was 0.00659%, corresponding to 1 out of the 15,170 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is $14,684, which is $15,304 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,232.

In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,684

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington was $14,684. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is $−15,304 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,232

2024 Value

9.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,232. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington grew by 9.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,680

Room and Board

$1,840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington was of $12,680 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.9% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.00659%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington was 0.00659%, which represents 1 out of the 15170 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington received 6,620 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.684% annual growth. Out of those 6,620 applicants, 6,406 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,885 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in 2024. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington has an overall enrollment yield of 11.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,406

Accepted Out of 6,620

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington was 96.8% (6,406 admissions from 6,620 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.684%, while admissions grew by 5.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2024)

176

Scores Submitted (2024)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington had a total enrollment of 2,885 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is 2,669 students and the part-time enrollment is 216. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.2% White, 18.4% Asian, 12.8% Black or African American, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.06% Two or More Races, and 0.173% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.8%), followed by White Female (16.6%) and Asian Male (11.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Male (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,885 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is 2,669 and the part-time enrollment is 216. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,275 enrolled students
Asian
530 enrolled students
Black or African American
369 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is 44.2% White, 18.4% Asian, 12.8% Black or African American, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.06% Two or More Races, and 0.173% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 44 students (1.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 58 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is white (233 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (95 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is Information Science (57 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (46 degrees) and General Business (44 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (125 degrees awarded), English (13 degrees), and Protective Services (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are Software developers (669,958 people), Other managers (351,566 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (290,392 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (261,571 people), and Postsecondary teachers (182,493 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (125 degrees awarded), English (13 degrees), Protective Services (35 degrees), History (8 degrees), and Psychology (46 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (125 degrees awarded), English (13 degrees), Protective Services (35 degrees), History (8 degrees), and Psychology (46 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are Elementary & secondary schools (844,688 people), Computer Systems Design (778,755 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,440 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (448,936 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (336,335 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington.

Computer & Information Systems Security

Most Common (2024)

8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington was Computer & Information Systems Security with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

277

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

219

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 277 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, which is 1.26 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (219).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in Information Science, which is 7.14 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in Social Psychology, which is 3.4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
233 degrees awarded
Asian
95 degrees awarded
Black or African American
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is white (233 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (95 degrees).

1.21% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
139 degrees awarded
White Female
94 degrees awarded
Asian Male
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is white male (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (94 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington employs 56 Instructors, 33 Associate professors and 27 Assistant professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are Male Instructor (30), Female Instructor (26), and Female Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are: Service, with 44 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington were Service with 44 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

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