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Penn State Abington is a campus of Pennsylvania State University and is located in Philadelphia, Abington, United States. It was established in the year 1850 as the Chestnut Street Female Seminary. The seminary needed a larger campus, due to an increase in studen enrollement, so Penn State Abington was formed. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in various fields of study. The academic divisions of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington are:
The men's teams of Penn State Abington participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, lacrosse, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The women's teams compete in lacrosse, basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, softball, and volleyball.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington is located in Abington, PA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington is the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington is known for its programs in art studies, business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 540.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 3,352 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington
1600 Woodland Rd
Abington, PA 19001-3918
General Phone: (215) 881-7300
http://www.abington.psu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 149 | business, business communications |
| Liberal Arts | 81 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, American studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 52 | social psychology |
| Science | 19 | biological and physical sciences, biology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | information science |
| Art Studies | 11 | visual and performing arts |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | secondary teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 352 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 32 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington had a total enrollment of 3,352 students (3,236 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,604 | 2,870 | 80% | 870 | 30% |
| Men | 1,833 | 1,489 | 81% | 493 | 33% |
| Women | 1,771 | 1,381 | 78% | 377 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 4% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,590 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,264 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332913)
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $91,292 | 4 | $94,644 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $74,716 | 13 | $72,026 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $61,472 | 5 | $69,944 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $52,628 | 9 | $56,289 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 21 | $45,446 | 16 | $43,524 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $62,482 | 47 | $61,013 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force)
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