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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny is in McKeesport, PA. McKeesport is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include media, business and management, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.
Not all applicants to Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 520 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 400 to 540 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 783 students study at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny
4000 University Dr
McKeesport, PA 15131-7644
General Phone: (412) 675-9000
http://www.ga.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 30 | business management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | information science, computer and info science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | manufacturing tech |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 71 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 17 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny had a total enrollment of 783 students (765 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 52% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny offers campus housing for 209 of its 765 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of McKeesport, 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 | 712 | 612 | 86% | 270 | 44% |
| Men | 403 | 348 | 86% | 163 | 47% |
| Women | 309 | 264 | 85% | 107 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 22 |
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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| 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 Greater Allegheny participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332910)
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Greater Allegheny has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| 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 | 5 | $97,317 | 3 | $81,525 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $72,720 | 4 | $73,321 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $66,469 | 4 | $59,384 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $59,739 | 7 | $45,968 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $73,449 | 18 | $60,954 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
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 Greater Allegheny Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
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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