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Penn State College Of Medicine is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Penn State College Of Medicine top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study medicine and science.
The admissions department at Penn State College Of Medicine does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Penn State College Of Medicine offers classes to 769 students (749 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University - College Of Medicine
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-2390
General Phone: (717) 531-8521
Admissions Phone: (717) 531-3761
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 531-4103
http://www.HMC.psu.edu/COLLEGE/
Penn State College Of Medicine awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 116 | medicine |
| Science | 41 | biological and biomedical sciences, animal physiology, call and molecular biology, pharmacology, microbiology and immunology, biochemistry |
| Engineering | 3 | biomedical engineering |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | veterinary assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State College Of Medicine in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 116 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 27 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 6 |
In 2005, Penn State College Of Medicine had a total enrollment of 769 students (749 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 68% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hershey, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 531-3761
Financial Aid:
Penn State College Of Medicine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332901)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 531-4103
Penn State College Of Medicine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 152 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 64 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 210 | 100 |
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Pharmacology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State College Of Medicine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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