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The campus of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver is in Monaca, PA, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, business and management, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.
Admission at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 560.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver had 793 students enrolled (751 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver
100 University Dr
Monaca, PA 15061-2764
General Phone: (724) 773-3800
http://www.br.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 30 | business management, business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | information science |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 62 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver had a total enrollment of 793 students (751 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 67% |
| Women | 33% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 57% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver offers campus housing for 208 of its 751 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Monaca, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 891 | 822 | 92% | 301 | 37% |
| Men | 532 | 488 | 92% | 203 | 42% |
| Women | 359 | 334 | 93% | 98 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 25 |
| 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 | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| 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 |
| Room and board | $ 8,262 |
| Room charge | $ 4,110 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,264 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,510 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332904)
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $76,496 | 5 | $72,403 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $69,258 | 5 | $57,058 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $52,935 | 4 | $60,237 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $67,686 | 16 | $60,960 |
*: 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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (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 Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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