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The campus of Penn State Shenango is in Sharon, PA, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Penn State Shenango include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
Admission at Penn State Shenango is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 490. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Penn State Shenango is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, the school had 868 students enrolled (668 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Shenango
147 Shenango Ave
Sharon, PA 16146-1537
General Phone: (724) 983-2803
http://www.shenango.psu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, business, retail, business and related services, small business management |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | family studies, adult development and aging |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | counseling psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | information science, computer programming courses |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | mechanical engineering tech |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | education courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Shenango in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 56 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 46 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 8 |
In 2007, Penn State Shenango had a total enrollment of 868 students (668 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sharon, 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 | 258 | 216 | 84% | 134 | 62% |
| Men | 112 | 90 | 80% | 53 | 59% |
| Women | 146 | 126 | 86% | 81 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| 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 | $ 11,006 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,506 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,168 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Shenango participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332916)
Penn State Shenango has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $49,700 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | 3 | $70,353 | 4 | $70,619 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $64,083 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $57,047 | 5 | $52,070 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $69,246 | 12 | $59,762 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Shenango Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (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 Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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