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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Abington, PA · Suburb · 2,877 students
WebsiteScorecard
Nov 1 · Early Action · in 30 days
Checked Sep 2026 · abington.psu.edu
$18,071
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
21%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
$63,435
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
97%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Penn State Abington, located just north of Philadelphia, is best known for offering a close-knit, highly diverse learning environment paired with the vast resources and global prestige of the Penn State network. The campus features robust four-year degree programs in business, nursing, psychological and social sciences, and information technology, while also serving as a popular launching pad for the university's "2+2" program leading to University Park. Student life is active and inclusive, characterized by small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics. A defining characteristic of Penn State Abington is its ability to blend a supportive suburban campus feel with direct, convenient access to Philadelphia's rich professional and internship opportunities.

Wikipedia:Penn State Abington is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University located in Abington, Pennsylvania. The campus is set on 45 acres (180,000 m2) of wooded land. The roughly 4000 undergraduate students are taught by a full-time staff of over 150 professors and teaching assistants.

Location
Abington, PA, 19001-3918 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
18 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$15,268$25,664
Housing & food (on campus)$14,474$14,474
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$28,795$39,191 est.
Average net price$18,071Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,664
In-state: $15,268
Housing & food (on campus)$14,474
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$39,191 est.
In-state: $28,795
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $18,071
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,629
$30–48k
$13,597
$48–75k
$16,296
$75–110k
$22,249
$110k+
$25,785
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
21%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
12%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
38%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
29% graduated · 56% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 15% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$55,620
10 yrs after entry$63,435
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$34,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1181
R 540–635 · M 530–630
SAT middle 50%: 1070–1265
40080012001600
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Action
Nov 1 2026
in 30 days
Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.
Checked Sep 2026 · abington.psu.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 58%Women 42%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$61,924
Independent
20%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
13%
Black
13%
Asian
18%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$55,620
After 10 yrs
$63,435
Business/Commerce, General59
Information Science/Studies51
Criminal Justice and Corrections46
Research and Experimental Psychology41
Accounting and Related Services35
Finance and Financial Management Services33
Biology, General31
Computer Science29
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions28
Business/Corporate Communications24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22
Biological and Physical Sciences16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing14
Fine and Studio Arts12
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods12
English Language and Literature, General8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$47M
Full-time faculty
54%
Faculty salary
$9,204/mo
Teaching spend
$2,874
per student
Federal loans
46%

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