Penn State University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Penn State University

Pennsylvania State University, also known as Penn State or PSU, is currently ranked within the top 100 universities in the world. A research-intensive university made up of 24 campuses across Pennsylvania, Penn State is the only land-grant university in the state and is one of the largest universities in the US, with a total of 100,000 students. 46,000 undergraduates are enrolled at its largest campus, University Park, located in the small city of State College. Penn State has been labeled a ‘public Ivy’ – a public institution which is considered to offer high-quality education akin to that of the Ivy League.

About Penn State University

Pennsylvania State University, also known as Penn State or PSU, is currently ranked within the top 100 universities in the world. A research-intensive university made up of 24 campuses across Pennsylvania, Penn State is the only land-grant university in the state and is one of the largest universities in the US, with a total of 100,000 students. 46,000 undergraduates are enrolled at its largest campus, University Park, located in the small city of State College. Penn State has been labeled a ‘public Ivy’ – a public institution which is considered to offer high-quality education akin to that of the Ivy League.

Available programmes

Business and Management (2)

Master of Supply Chain Management

Penn State Smeal Master of Accounting

Penn State Smeal Master of Finance

Penn State Smeal Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate Analysis & Development

Penn State Smeal Master of Science in Real Estate Analysis & Development

Penn State Smeal Master's in Business Analytics

Engineering and Technology (2)

Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management (Graduate Certificate) Residential

Full-Time MBA (2)

Penn State Smeal MBA

Online/Distance MBA (2)

Penn State Online MBA

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Rankings & Ratings

QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.