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Penn State is a major, public, research-I university serving Pennsylvania and the global community. Learn more about our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs.
- Mission and Values
The Pennsylvania legislature designated Penn State as the...
- Belonging
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental...
- Leadership
University Leadership. Penn State is a leader in higher...
- History
Our History. As Pennsylvania's only land-grant university,...
- Facts and Rankings
Penn State tied for No. 4 among 210 ranked universities in...
- Our Impact
As Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution and its...
- Health Care
Penn State Health. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey...
- Undergraduate
Undergraduate Degrees What Will You Become? Penn Staters...
- Mission and Values
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State and sometimes by the acronym PSU, is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.
Penn State tied for No. 4 among 210 ranked universities in the United States in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability for 2024, released Dec. 5. Internationally, the University ranked No. 37 out of 1,403 participating institutions worldwide.
As Pennsylvania’s largest public university, Penn State educates nearly 90,000 students each year—including first-generation college students and adult learners. Outside of the classroom, students have opportunities to round out their education through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, research, internships, and more.
The path to a Penn State education starts here. Learn more about the undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education admission process and apply.
The Pennsylvania State University—University Park's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #60. Its in-state tuition and fees are $19,835; out-of-state...
Learn more about how Penn State's globally recognized academics set you up for success. Explore campuses, student life, tuition costs, and how to apply.