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Member Institution Profiles |
Penn State University – University Park, PA
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About Penn State University
There are literally hundreds of reasons to choose Penn State. More than 160 Baccalaureate majors...600 student clubs and organizations...a multicampus system with 20 undergraduate locations across Pennsylvania that enroll first-year students. Among so many reasons you might consider Penn State, one stands out: high-quality academics. Approximately 1,000 students study abroad every year in more than 46 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
| Basic Information |
| Institution Type |
Public |
| School Size |
Large (more than 15,000) |
| Setting |
Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation |
Other |
| Student Body |
| Out of State Students |
Less than 25%
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| Single Sex or Co-ed? |
Co-educational
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| Underrepresented Students |
5% - 10%
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| Accomodations for Students with Disabilities |
Services for the hearing impaired
Services for the learning disabled
Services for students with speech and communication disorders
Services for the visually impaired
Wheelchair access
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| Athletics |
Intercollegiate Programs
Intramural Programs
Division I Teams
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| Applying to Penn State University |
| Average High School GPA |
3.6
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| Average SAT: Mathematics |
N/A
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| Average SAT: Critical Reading |
N/A
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| Average SAT: Writing |
N/A
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| Average ACT Composite |
28
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| Required Tests |
SAT is required
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| Essay |
Required
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| Interview |
Not Required
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| Financial Information |
| In-state Tuition |
$15,000 - $19,999 |
| Out-of-state Tuition |
$20,000 - $24,999 |
| Academic Information |
| Degrees |
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Professional Certification
Masters
Doctorate
BS/MD
3/2 Engineering Program
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| Specific Programs |
Liberal arts/career combination
Work-study program
Remedial Programs
Accelerated Study
Research Opportunities
Double Major
ROTC
English as a Second Language
Student employment services
Honors Program
Student designed major
Independent Study
Study abroad
Internships
Teacher certification
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| Summer Enrichment Programs |
| Enrichment Program Name |
2013 Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) |
| Web Site |
http://www.cic.net/home/students/srop/Home.aspx |
| Description |
SROP students spend eight weeks at the University Park (main campus) of The Pennsylvania State University conducting research with assigned faculty mentors in their academic fields of study. Students work with their mentors, Penn State graduate students, as well other staff members to learn about the demands of graduate study and specialized research. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
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| Undergraduate Students |
2013 2014 2015 |
| Is this a residential program? |
No |
| Start Date |
Monday May 21, 2012 |
| End Date |
Friday August 3, 2012 |
| Application Process |
emiail hle2@psu.edu with interest to receive applicataion
Under-represented students are encouraged to apply. U.S. citizens and permanent resident status. |
| Application Deadline |
Monday April 1, 2013 |
| Cost |
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| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
Yes |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
Program Benefits: - Present results of research study at the national SROP conference
- Present findings at a public Penn State research symposium
- Final research paper printed in an SROP publication
- Weekly professional development workshops on how to get into graduate school as well as how to succeed once admitted
- Free housing and meals
- Stipend of $2,400
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| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
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| Contact |
Helen Edson,
Phone:
Email: hle2@psu.edu |
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