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Monaca, Pennsylvania is home to Penn State Beaver. Monaca is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Penn State Beaver go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
Penn State Beaver has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 641 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Penn State Beaver offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Beaver
100 University Dr
Monaca, PA 15061-2799
General Phone: (724) 773-3500
Admissions Phone: (877) 564-6778
Financial Aid Phone: (877) 564-6778
http://www.br.psu.edu/
Penn State Beaver awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 37 | business management, business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | information science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Beaver in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 59 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Penn State Beaver had a total enrollment of 641 students (584 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 93% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Penn State Beaver offers campus housing for 308 of its 584 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Monaca, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 506 | 464 | 92% | 196 | 42% |
| Men | 296 | 275 | 93% | 115 | 42% |
| Women | 210 | 189 | 90% | 81 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
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 | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (877) 564-6778
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,332 |
| Room and board | $ 7,092 |
| Room charge | $ 3,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,394 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Beaver participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332904)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (877) 564-6778
Penn State Beaver has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $67,739 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $60,689 | 6 | $57,773 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $49,422 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $65,198 | 16 | $51,908 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Beaver Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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Computer Science And Engineering
Business And Management
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