Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786)

https://greaterallegheny.psu.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,824

2022 Average Net Price

$19,505

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.42%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

87.6%

672 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

363

93.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

21%

33 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) were General Business (19 degrees awarded), General Psychology (13 degrees), and Information Science (9 degrees).

In 2022, 68 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786). 42.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (44 degrees), 6.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is $13,824, which is $−14,506 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) was 1.42%, corresponding to 254 out of the 17838 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is $13,824, which is $14,506 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,505.

In 2022, 82% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,824

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) was $13,824. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is $−14,506 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,505

2022 Value

9.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,505. Between 2018 and 2022, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) grew by 9.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 5.75% with respect to 2018, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) received 672 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 71% annual growth. Out of those 672 applicants, 589 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.6% acceptance rate.

There were 363 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) in 2022. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

589

Accepted Out of 672

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) was 87.6% (589 admissions from 672 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 87.3%. Between 2018 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 71%, while admissions grew by 71.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) had a total enrollment of 363 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is 338 students and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786), both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.9% White, 22% Black or African American, 7.16% Two or More Races, 5.79% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Asian, and 0.275% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.7%), followed by White Female (18.3%) and Black or African American Male (12.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 363 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is 338 and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
203 enrolled students
Black or African American
80 enrolled students
Two or More Races
26 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is 55.9% White, 22% Black or African American, 7.16% Two or More Races, 5.79% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Asian, and 0.275% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (1.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 10 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is white (44 degrees awarded). There were 6.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is General Business (19 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (13 degrees) and Information Science (9 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) are Accountants & auditors (1,081,108 people), Other managers (967,010 people), Software developers (704,915 people), Financial managers (535,720 people), and Chief executives & legislators (458,856 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) in 2022 are Psychology (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), Business (28 degrees), and Biology (3 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) are Psychology (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), Business (28 degrees), and Biology (3 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) are Computer Systems Design (1,142,314 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,021,356 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (962,181 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (817,137 people), and Banking & related activities (583,642 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786).

Most Common (2022)

General Business
19 degrees awarded
General Psychology
13 degrees awarded
Information Science
9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) was General Business with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786), which is 1.34 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (29).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) in General Business, which is 2 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) in General Psychology, which is 3.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 13% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is Female and Asian (40% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.03% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
44 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded
Asian
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is white (44 degrees awarded). There were 6.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

1.47% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
26 degrees awarded
White Female
18 degrees awarded
Asian Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) is white male (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (18 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) employs 16 Associate professors, 12 Assistant professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) are Male Associate professor (9), Female Assistant professor (8), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) are: Service, with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) were Associate professor with 16 employees, Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) were Service with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786) was Male Associate professor with 9 employees, Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny (214786).

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