Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
39.2K

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
1%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

There are literally hundreds of reasons to choose Penn State. More than 160 baccalaureate majors … 1,200 student clubs and organizations … a system of 20 undergraduate campuses across Pennsylvania that enroll first year and transfer students … faculty internationally recognized for achievements in research and education … and foremost, Penn State's high-quality academics. Each Fall Pennsylvania State University admits approximately 400 college transfer students.

Over 35,500 courses transfer into Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

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Overview

Total Faculty	2,528
Full-Time Undergraduate	37,917
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,275
Application Acceptance Rate	52%
Transfer Students	435
Programs	355 Programs
Courses	9,415 Courses
Transfer Agreements	5 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	35,873 incoming Equivalencies 27,754 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$16,444
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,746
Books and Supplies	$1,568
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	54%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,891
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	71%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,895

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

PSU participates in all the major federal and state student aid programs. Federal and state funding sources comprise 70 percent of all student aid at PSU, the majority of which is available in the form of federal education loans for students and parents.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 1,895
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 799
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 42%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 398

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	Rolling Admission
Spring	Rolling Admission
Summer	Rolling Admission

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college grade point average depends on academic program and varies from year to year for transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

Both official high school transcripts and official transcripts from previously attended institutions are required for admission consideration.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores are not required for admission consideration.
Letters of Recommendation:

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) is not required for admission consideration.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 application fee.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Apply Here:

admissions.psu.edu/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

A transfer applicant must have a minimum number of 18 credits completed or else must apply as an entering freshman. No limit to the maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution.
Transfer Policy Document:

Penn State Transfer Credit.pdf