Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington — College Profile

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

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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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$13,629

$30–48k

$13,597

$48–75k

$16,296

$75–110k

$22,249

$110k+

$25,785

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

76% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,076

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

21%

Within 4 yrs

12%

Back for yr 2

77%

Transferred

38%

Pell students: 30.8% · others: 13.0%

8 yrs after starting

29% graduated · 56% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 15% left or unknown

Earnings

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

Admit rate

97%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1181

R 540–635 · M 530–630

SAT middle 50%: 1070–1265

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 96.8% · women 96.8%

Yield: 11.2% of admitted students enroll

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Nov 1 2026

in 21 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

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (PA)

70.1%

Out of state

21.3%

International

8.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 39 · NY 30 · FL 11 · VA 10 · MD 9

Race & ethnicity

White

44%

Hispanic

13%

Black

13%

Asian

18%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III without football

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

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