Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill — College Profile

About

Penn State Schuylkill is a close-knit commonwealth campus in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, that blends the prestige and resources of a major research university with the individualized attention of a small college. The campus is particularly noted for its strong four-year programs in nursing, business, administration of justice, and cybersecurity, alongside the flexible 2+2 pathway that allows students to transition to University Park. A major distinctive feature is the Penn State Schuylkill Co-Op, an innovative campus program that embeds multiple paid professional internships and career mentorship directly into undergraduate degree tracks. Student life offers an active and supportive community experience with USCAA athletics, leadership opportunities, and full access to Penn State’s renowned global alumni network.

Wikipedia:Penn State Schuylkill is a Commonwealth Campus of the Pennsylvania State University in North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania.

Location

Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972-2202 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ABE · Lehigh Valley

38 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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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$15,208$25,392

Housing & food (on campus)$14,474$14,474

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$30,065$40,249 est.

Average net price$19,659Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$25,392

In-state: $15,208

Housing & food (on campus)$14,474

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$40,249 est.

In-state: $30,065

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $19,659

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$14,657

$30–48k

$14,543

$48–75k

$18,556

$75–110k

$23,004

$110k+

$26,293

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

26%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

26%

Back for yr 2

78%

Transferred

25%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

23% graduated · 55% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 21% 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

1130

R 520–630 · M 500–600

SAT middle 50%: 1020–1230

40080012001600

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Student Body

Gender

Men 37%Women 63%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

14 : 1

Pell grant

40%

First-gen

29%

Family income

$61,924

Independent

20%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Hispanic

13%

Black

11%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

USCAA · 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
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · 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

Criminal Justice and Corrections18

Psychology, General15

Business/Commerce, General12

Biology, General11

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing5

Business/Corporate Communications3

Computer and Information Sciences, General1

Information Science/Studies1

Health and Medical Administrative Services1

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods1

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$14M

Full-time faculty

80%

Faculty salary

$8,985/mo

Teaching spend

$4,334

per student

Federal loans