Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
The main campus of Pennsylvania State University (PSU or Penn State) is in University Park, Pennsylvania. PSU is a public institution offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is also part of Pennsylvania State University, which operates ten campuses. It was established in 1855 as the Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania, later becoming the Agricultural College of Pennsylvania. Over the years, the university has expanded and now includes 24 campuses. The main campus is in University Park in the center of the state. During the 2016 fall semester, over 40,000 undergraduate students were enrolled in the university.
The Penn State College of Nursing offers a wide range of CCNE-accredited nursing programs, including undergraduate and graduate-level programs. The undergraduate programs include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, and accelerated BSN. The graduate degree programs include MSN, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. The university also offers an associate’s degree in nursing and an LPN to ADN program. Some of these programs allow you to start your curriculum at one campus and complete your program at a second campus. The college also has a strict policy for transfers. When completing the traditional BSN program, students get to receive hands-on training at healthcare facilities in the region.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students47,119 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate93% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
Bachelor's degree | 12 | 118 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
Master's degree | 6 | 35 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 4 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 69 miles radius of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Lock Haven University
32 miles away |
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania - Clearfield Campus
32 miles away |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
34 miles away |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
53 miles away |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
53 miles away |
Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center
63 miles away |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
63 miles away |
Indiana County Community College Center of WCCC
67 miles away |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
68 miles away |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
69 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
Purdue University-Main Campus
offers 8 nursing programs |
University of Iowa
offers 10 nursing programs |
Michigan State University
offers 8 nursing programs |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
offers 7 nursing programs |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
offers 7 nursing programs |
Ohio State University-Main Campus
offers 8 nursing programs |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
offers 9 nursing programs |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
offers 11 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/1995 - Current |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 12/01/1975 - 12/31/2015 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1969 - 12/31/2015 |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
Admission
50%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1160 to 1340 |
ACT | 25 to 30 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $65 |
Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $726/credit | |
In State Students | $726/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,360/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $864/credit | |
In State Students | $864/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,483/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $32,670 | $32,670 | $61,200 |
ADN | 70 | $50,820 | $50,820 | $95,200 |
BSN | 125 | $90,750 | $90,750 | $170,000 |
FNP | 50 | $43,200 | $43,200 | $74,150 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 64% of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 13% | $4,340 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,337 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $3,713 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $7,736 |
Federal Student Loans | 46% | $5,415 |
Private Loans | 12% | $21,394 |
$25,346
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$21,514 |
$30,001 to $48,000$22,101 |
$48,001 to $75,000$26,602 |
$75,001 to $110,000$32,131 |
Over $110,000$34,177 |
Calculate your net price
Student Population
40,835
Undergrads
6,284
Graduates
21,907
Women
25,212
Men
96%
Full-time
4%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
63% |
Non-resident alien |
16% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Asian |
6% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Reviews (0)
If you are a current or former student of this school, please help out prospective students by sharing your experience with the school. We also welcome faculty members and staff members to leave a review and answer students questions.
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.