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FAST FACTS
At Penn State Abington, you’ll experience a vibrant college environment combined with the resources of a major research university. Abington is a dynamic learning community where innovation, engagement, multiculturalism, and inclusion guide us.
WE ARE A DIVERSE CAMPUS COMMUNITY LOCATED IN ABINGTON, PA 15 MILES NORTH OF CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA
24
ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR’S, AND MASTER’S PROGRAMS
2+2
PLUS THE FIRST 2 YEARS OF STUDY FOR + PENN STATE MAJORS
275 22
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16:1
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
334
FACULTY MEMBERS
ENROLLMENT BY RACIAL/ ETHNIC CATEGORY (2018–2019)
2+3+1112141543
40%
FIRSTGENERATION STUDENTS
43% WHITE 15% ASIAN 14% INTERNATIONAL 12% BLACK/ AFRICAN AMERICAN 11% HISPANIC/LATINO 3% TWO OR MORE 2% UNKNOWN
76%
RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
3,746
51 49% %
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
1,050
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
MEN WOMEN
186
PSU
NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETIC TEAMS
30
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
Early Childhood Education ▸ English ▸ Finance ▸ General Engineering ▸ History ▸ Information Sciences and Technology
▸ Integrative Arts ▸ Letters, Arts, and Sciences ▸ Nursing (RN to B.S.N.) ▸ Project and Supply Chain Management
▸ Psychological and Social Sciences ▸ Rehabilitation and Human Services ▸ Science
2+2 PLAN | abington.psu.edu/penn-state-majors Start the first two years of more than 275 Penn State majors at Abington and complete your degree at any of Penn State’s undergraduate campuses throughout Pennsylvania, including University Park. ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS | abington.psu.edu/transfer If you’re enrolled in an associate degree program at Bucks or Montgomery County Community Colleges you can easily transfer the credits you’ve earned into a bachelor’s degree program at Penn State Abington.
NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETICS | abingtonsports.com Penn State Abington’s thirteen NCAA Division III sports teams compete in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC).
▸ Baseball ▸ Basketball (men’s and women’s) ▸ Cross-Country
▸ Golf (men’s) ▸ Lacrosse (women’s) ▸ Soccer (men’s and women’s)
▸ Softball ▸ Tennis (men’s and women’s) ▸ Volleyball (women’s)
(men’s and women’s)
78%
COSTS (2019–2020)
FROM
PENNSYLVANIA
Housing (at Lions Gate)
Tuition and Fees
▸ PA Residents: $14,532
▸ Out of State: $23,720
▸ Double-occupancy bedroom (4- and 6-person suite): $8,420
8
%
FROM
31
STATES NATIONWIDE
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
300
▸ Elementary and
Admission
400
13
▸ Accounting ▸ American Studies ▸ Art ▸ Biology ▸ Business ▸ Computer Science ▸ Corporate Communication ▸ Criminal Justice
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS For a full list of clubs and organizations, visit getconnected.abington.psu.edu.
FIRST-TIME TRANSFERS
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AT LIONS GATE RESIDENCE HALL
STAY ALL FOUR YEARS | abington.psu.edu/academics Earn a nationally recognized, four-year degree at Penn State Abington’s beautiful suburban campus, located close to Center City Philadelphia. Choose from 21 baccalaureate degree programs!
Student Life
UNDERGRADUATE BACCALAUREATE STUDENT POPULATION (2018–2019)
A
Academics
14%
FROM
27
COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE
FINANCIAL AID | abington.psu.edu/financial-aid Our financial aid staff can help you identify and apply for a variety of grants, loans, work-study and campus employment programs, and scholarships to help make your college education more affordable. Scholarships are available to both incoming and returning students. New students accepted to Penn State Abington will automatically be considered for scholarship opportunities. Discover Award
Provost Award
The Discover Award is available to students from states bordering Pennsylvania, as well as the District of Columbia and Virginia. The award ranges between $6,000 (for first-year students and sophomores) and $7,000 (for juniors and seniors).
The Provost Award, which is dedicated to Pennsylvania residents, ranges between $5,000 (for first-year students and sophomores) and $7,000 (for juniors and seniors).
ABINGTON
FAST FACTS
At Penn State Abington, you’ll experience a vibrant college environment combined with the resources of a major research university. Abington is a dynamic learning community where innovation, engagement, multiculturalism, and inclusion guide us.
WE ARE A DIVERSE CAMPUS COMMUNITY LOCATED IN ABINGTON, PA 15 MILES NORTH OF CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA
24
ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR’S, AND MASTER’S PROGRAMS
2+2
PLUS THE FIRST 2 YEARS OF STUDY FOR + PENN STATE MAJORS
275 22
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16:1
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
334
FACULTY MEMBERS
ENROLLMENT BY RACIAL/ ETHNIC CATEGORY (2018–2019)
2+3+1112141543
40%
FIRSTGENERATION STUDENTS
43% WHITE 15% ASIAN 14% INTERNATIONAL 12% BLACK/ AFRICAN AMERICAN 11% HISPANIC/LATINO 3% TWO OR MORE 2% UNKNOWN
76%
RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
3,746
51 49% %
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
1,050
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
MEN WOMEN
186
PSU
NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETIC TEAMS
30
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
Early Childhood Education ▸ English ▸ Finance ▸ General Engineering ▸ History ▸ Information Sciences and Technology
▸ Integrative Arts ▸ Letters, Arts, and Sciences ▸ Nursing (RN to B.S.N.) ▸ Project and Supply Chain Management
▸ Psychological and Social Sciences ▸ Rehabilitation and Human Services ▸ Science
2+2 PLAN | abington.psu.edu/penn-state-majors Start the first two years of more than 275 Penn State majors at Abington and complete your degree at any of Penn State’s undergraduate campuses throughout Pennsylvania, including University Park. ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS | abington.psu.edu/transfer If you’re enrolled in an associate degree program at Bucks or Montgomery County Community Colleges you can easily transfer the credits you’ve earned into a bachelor’s degree program at Penn State Abington.
NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETICS | abingtonsports.com Penn State Abington’s thirteen NCAA Division III sports teams compete in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC).
▸ Baseball ▸ Basketball (men’s and women’s) ▸ Cross-Country
▸ Golf (men’s) ▸ Lacrosse (women’s) ▸ Soccer (men’s and women’s)
▸ Softball ▸ Tennis (men’s and women’s) ▸ Volleyball (women’s)
(men’s and women’s)
78%
COSTS (2019–2020)
FROM
PENNSYLVANIA
Housing (at Lions Gate)
Tuition and Fees
▸ PA Residents: $14,532
▸ Out of State: $23,720
▸ Double-occupancy bedroom (4- and 6-person suite): $8,420
8
%
FROM
31
STATES NATIONWIDE
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
300
▸ Elementary and
Admission
400
13
▸ Accounting ▸ American Studies ▸ Art ▸ Biology ▸ Business ▸ Computer Science ▸ Corporate Communication ▸ Criminal Justice
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS For a full list of clubs and organizations, visit getconnected.abington.psu.edu.
FIRST-TIME TRANSFERS
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AT LIONS GATE RESIDENCE HALL
STAY ALL FOUR YEARS | abington.psu.edu/academics Earn a nationally recognized, four-year degree at Penn State Abington’s beautiful suburban campus, located close to Center City Philadelphia. Choose from 21 baccalaureate degree programs!
Student Life
UNDERGRADUATE BACCALAUREATE STUDENT POPULATION (2018–2019)
A
Academics
14%
FROM
27
COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE
FINANCIAL AID | abington.psu.edu/financial-aid Our financial aid staff can help you identify and apply for a variety of grants, loans, work-study and campus employment programs, and scholarships to help make your college education more affordable. Scholarships are available to both incoming and returning students. New students accepted to Penn State Abington will automatically be considered for scholarship opportunities. Discover Award
Provost Award
The Discover Award is available to students from states bordering Pennsylvania, as well as the District of Columbia and Virginia. The award ranges between $6,000 (for first-year students and sophomores) and $7,000 (for juniors and seniors).
The Provost Award, which is dedicated to Pennsylvania residents, ranges between $5,000 (for first-year students and sophomores) and $7,000 (for juniors and seniors).
APPLYING TO
PENN STATE ABINGTON Admission Checklist HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS To complete your application for review for admission, you will need to submit the following: 1
Your online application
2
$65 nonrefundable application fee (we’ll waive this fee if you visit!)
3
Self-reported academic record (SRAR)
4
Your official SAT/ACT scores (SAT code #2660; ACT code #3656)
5
An official copy of your college records, if applicable
6
AP, IB, or IGCSE scores, if applicable
TRANSFER STUDENTS 1
Your online application
2
$65 nonrefundable application fee (we’ll waive this fee if you visit!)
3
Your official college transcript(s)
4
Your official high school transcript, if applicable
Timeline for Applicants This timeline only applies to first-year students. Please contact transfer admissions concerning transfer deadlines. SUMMER/FALL ADMISSION ▸ Application available: August 1 ▸ Early action deadline: November 1 ▸ Priority filing deadline: November 30 ▸ Priority FAFSA deadline: December 1 SPRING ADMISSION
▸ Application available: June 1 ▸ Priority filing deadline: November 1 ▸ Application submission deadline: November 30
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Nittany Lion: Penn State’s school mascot, modeled after the mountain lions that once roamed the region; it takes its name from Mount Nittany, a local landmark near the University Park campus Nittany Lion Paw Print: A symbol often found on stickers and apparel representing Penn State spirit and pride Penn Stater: A term referring to those associated with Penn State, namely its students, alumni, and athletic teams’ fans For the Glory: A phrase from Penn State’s alma mater; the University’s official song played at functions like graduation and athletic contests
FOR THE
GLORY
All In: An ongoing commitment to spotlight the importance of diversity and inclusivity at Penn State, and inspire all members of the community to take an active role in promoting respect and diversity; for more information, visit allin.psu.edu
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