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Penn State-Schuylkill is one of the Commonwealth Campuses of the Pennsylvania State University. Its history dates back to July, 1934, when the Pottsville Undergraduate Center was established as a part of the Pennsylvania State College. It became the Pennsylvania State College Center of Pottsville in 1948. In 1953, Pennsylvania State College was renamed Pennsylvania State University, and the Pottsville center was officially relocated to Schuylkill Haven in 1967.
Penn State-Schuylkill offers associate's degree programs in the fields of business administration, information sciences and technology, radiological sciences, and human development and family studies. More than 150 bachelor's degree programs are offered, along with a Master of Education in Teaching degree program.
Penn State-Schuylkill sponsors intercollegiate athletics teams in cross country, volleyball, soccer, golf, basketball, and softball. Students can also participate in various intramural sports like softball, flag football, co-ed soccer, and ping pong.
PSU Schuykill is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Schuylkill Haven, PA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at PSU Schuykill earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include family and social work, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
PSU Schuykill does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 380 to 500 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 380 and 520.
Some professors at PSU Schuykill are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
PSU Schuykill, in 2007-2008, had 940 students (903 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common.
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Schuylkill
200 University Dr
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-2202
General Phone: (570) 385-6000
http://www.sl.psu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 24 | business management, business, logistics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety, security and protective services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 15 | radiation therapist |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | family studies |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | information science |
Number of programs and degrees for PSU Schuykill in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 52 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, PSU Schuykill had a total enrollment of 940 students (903 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 56% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
PSU Schuykill offers campus housing for 266 of its 903 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Schuylkill Haven, 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 | 993 | 806 | 81% | 337 | 42% |
| Men | 427 | 357 | 84% | 152 | 43% |
| Women | 566 | 449 | 79% | 185 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| 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 | $ 11,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,490 |
| Room and board | $ 8,262 |
| Room charge | $ 4,780 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,264 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,510 |
Financial Aid:
PSU Schuykill participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332914)
PSU Schuykill has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 11 |
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 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $59,547 | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 4 | $98,379 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $70,884 | 3 | $77,280 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $59,556 | 5 | $76,401 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $59,598 | 9 | $41,797 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $67,921 | 17 | $58,237 |
*: 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
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets PSU Schuykill Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force)
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