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The campus of Penn State Hazleton is in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Penn State Hazleton include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Admission at Penn State Hazleton is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 570.
Penn State Hazleton has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 1,066 students enrolled (1,033 full-time equivalent).
Penn State Hazleton offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Hazleton
76 University Drive
Hazleton, PA 18201-1291
General Phone: (570) 450-3000
Admissions Phone: (570) 450-3142
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 450-3163
http://www.hn.psu.edu/
Penn State Hazleton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 42 | business management, business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | information science |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | physical therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 3 | medical lab tech |
| Engineering | 1 | manufacturing engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Hazleton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 58 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 8 |
In 2005, Penn State Hazleton had a total enrollment of 1,066 students (1,033 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 61% |
| Women | 39% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 74% |
| New Jersey | 14% |
| New York | 8% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Penn State Hazleton offers campus housing for 456 of its 1,033 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hazleton, 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 | 1,199 | 1,087 | 91% | 477 | 44% |
| Men | 644 | 580 | 90% | 292 | 50% |
| Women | 555 | 507 | 91% | 185 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 4% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 450-3142
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,322 |
| 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 Hazleton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332909)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 450-3163
Penn State Hazleton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 16 |
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 | 0 | * | 3 | $56,607 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $56,607 |
*: 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 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $66,760 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $53,134 | 5 | $54,927 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $48,327 | 13 | $42,584 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $55,455 | 20 | $48,206 |
*: 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
ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Hazleton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 Has ROTC (army)
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Engineering Technician
Computer Science And Engineering
Business And Management
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