Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,624

2023 Average Net Price

$20,317

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0177%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.1%

816 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

650

88.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

16.2%

24 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is a higher education institution located in Schuylkill County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) were Radiation Therapist (16 degrees awarded), General Human Development & Family Studies (12 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (3 degrees).

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810). 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (89 degrees), 7.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is $14,624, which is $−14,656 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) was 0.0177%, corresponding to 3 out of the 16,956 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is $14,624, which is $14,656 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,317.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,624

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) was $14,624. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is $−14,656 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,317

2023 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,317. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (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.

Other Student Expenses

$10,314

Room and Board

$1,840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) was of $10,314 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 16.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.67% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (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.

0.0177%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) was 0.0177%, which represents 3 out of the 16956 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 Schuylkill (214810) received 816 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12.1% annual growth. Out of those 816 applicants, 743 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.1% acceptance rate.

There were 650 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) in 2023. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

743

Accepted Out of 816

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) was 91.1% (743 admissions from 816 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 85.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 12.1%, while admissions declined by 6.66%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) in 2023 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 Schuylkill (214810) had a total enrollment of 650 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is 576 students and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 88.6% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810), both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.2% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 2.92% Asian, 2% Two or More Races, 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.308% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 650 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is 576 and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 88.6% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 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 Schuylkill (214810) was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
437 enrolled students
Black or African American
83 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is 67.2% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 2.92% Asian, 2% Two or More Races, 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.308% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 24 students (3.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 41 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is white (89 degrees awarded). There were 7.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is Radiation Therapist (16 degrees awarded), followed by General Human Development & Family Studies (12 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (3 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), and Psychology (18 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 Schuylkill (214810) are Accountants & auditors (1,054,499 people), Other managers (927,767 people), Financial managers (549,439 people), Chief executives & legislators (452,589 people), and Physicians (452,148 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) in 2023 are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), Psychology (18 degrees), Biology (11 degrees), and Business (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Schuylkill (214810) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), Psychology (18 degrees), Biology (11 degrees), and Business (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Schuylkill (214810) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 Schuylkill (214810).

Most Common (2023)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
16 degrees awarded
General Psychology
15 degrees awarded
General Business
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810), which is 0.468 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (77).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.29 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to women at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) in Radiation Therapist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 16% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is Male and Two or More Races (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
89 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is white (89 degrees awarded). There were 7.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

0.885% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
57 degrees awarded
White Male
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) is white female (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (32 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) employs 16 Instructors, 14 Lecturers and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) are Female Lecturer (12), Female Instructor (11), and Male Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) are: Service, with 16 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) were Instructor with 16 employees, Lecturer with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) were Service with 16 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) was Female Lecturer with 12 employees, Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Male Associate professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810).

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