Pennsylvania State University--University Park, PA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
50%
Tuition
$17,514 in-state
$31,346 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#52 in National Universities
Scholarships
2018 Braddock Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
up to $6,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 560-670
SAT Critical Reading 530-620
SAT Writing 540-640
Description
The 2018 Braddock Scholarship of up to $6,000 annually, is available to outstanding high school seniors who are interested in the study of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physics, or Pre-Medicine at Penn State. Several scholarships are offered annually to students with excellent SAT performance, excellent letters of recommendation and an outstanding high school transcript. The applicant?s transcript should indicate an emphasis on science coursework or be consistent with the intent to major in one of the indicated disciplines
Academic College Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$700 to $2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
*26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 560-670
SAT Critical Reading 530-620
SAT Writing 540-640
Description
Award values range from $700 to $2,500 per academic year. Awarding for both first-year and continuing students usually begins as early as December and continues throughout the year. Scholarship funds for first-year students are limited for some academic colleges.
Army ROTC Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full ride plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
*26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 560-670
SAT Critical Reading 530-620
SAT Writing 540-640
Description
Army ROTC Scholarships
Penn State Millennium Scholars
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
*26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 560-670
SAT Critical Reading 530-620
SAT Writing 540-640
Description
The Penn State Millennium Scholars Program is designed for high-achieving science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students who will become leaders in their chosen fields and are committed to increasing the diversity of professionals in STEM-related disciplines. Millennium Scholars are students with both the passion and the ability to advance the frontiers of knowledge and change the world.
Provost's Awards
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
*26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 560-670
SAT Critical Reading 530-620
SAT Writing 540-640
Description
Provost's Awards : There is no application process for the Provost?s Award. All domestic first-year students that receive an offer of admission to University Park and all Commonwealth Campuses will be considered. The Provost?s Award is competitive and granted to less than 15% of the incoming first-year class. Students with strong diverse backgrounds and/or experiences are selected based on a multitude of factors, and qualifying students are notified by mail.
Full-time enrollment and a minimum grade-point average are required to maintain eligibility for the Provost's Award.
Various Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
*26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 560-670
SAT Critical Reading 530-620
SAT Writing 540-640
Description
All Penn State campuses award scholarships to eligible first-year students based on academic performance, SAT/ACT scores, financial need as determined by the Free is awarded to for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), leadership, and community service.
National Merit Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Up to $2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
*26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 560-670
SAT Critical Reading 530-620
SAT Writing 540-640
Description
National Merit Scholarships
Full-time students who list Penn State as a first-choice school on the National Merit application by February are considered. Award amounts vary with a maximum amount of $2,000 per year with up to four years of eligibility.
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