Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768)

https://hazleton.psu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,624

2023 Average Net Price

$19,920

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0177%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91%

714 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

510

94.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

14.2%

25 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) were Physical Therapy Technician (16 degrees awarded), Clinical Laboratory Technician (6 degrees), and General Business (2 degrees).

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768). 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (49 degrees), 2.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is $14,624, which is $2,433 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) 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 Hazleton (214768) is $14,624, which is $2,433 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,920.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% 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 Hazleton (214768) was $14,624. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is $2,433 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,920

2023 Value

6.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,920. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) grew by 6.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) (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

$12,619

Room and Board

$1,840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) was of $12,619 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.84% 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 Hazleton (214768) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.4% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) (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 Hazleton (214768) 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 Hazleton (214768) received 714 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.1% annual growth. Out of those 714 applicants, 650 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91% acceptance rate.

There were 510 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) in 2023. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) has an overall enrollment yield of 30.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

650

Accepted Out of 714

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) was 91% (650 admissions from 714 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 89.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 22.1%, while admissions grew by 23.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) 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 Hazleton (214768) had a total enrollment of 510 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is 484 students and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 94.9% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768), both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.7% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Black or African American, 5.1% Two or More Races, 3.33% Asian, and 0.196% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.7%), followed by White Female (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 510 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is 484 and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 94.9% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

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 Hazleton (214768) was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
279 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
110 enrolled students
Black or African American
53 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is 54.7% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Black or African American, 5.1% Two or More Races, 3.33% Asian, and 0.196% 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/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 12 students (2.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 10 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is white (49 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is Physical Therapy Technician (16 degrees awarded), followed by Clinical Laboratory Technician (6 degrees) and General Business (2 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (27 degrees awarded), Health (30 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Hazleton (214768) are Registered nurses (1,611,798 people), Other managers (1,173,437 people), Accountants & auditors (1,082,586 people), Software developers (626,096 people), and Financial managers (578,520 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) in 2023 are Business (27 degrees awarded), Health (30 degrees), Protective Services (4 degrees), Psychology (5 degrees), and Engineering (4 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 Hazleton (214768) 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 Hazleton (214768) are Business (27 degrees awarded), Health (30 degrees), Protective Services (4 degrees), Psychology (5 degrees), and Engineering (4 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 Hazleton (214768) 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 Hazleton (214768).

Most Common (2023)

General Business
13 degrees awarded
Other Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
7 degrees awarded
Business & Corporate Communications
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) was General Business with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768), which is 0.767 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (43).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) in General Business, which is 0.875 times less than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates 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
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is white (49 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

2.63% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
27 degrees awarded
White Male
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) is white female (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (22 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) employs 14 Instructors, 11 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) are Female Instructor (12), Male Associate professor (7), and Male Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) are: Service, with 27 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) were Instructor with 14 employees, Associate professor with 11 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) were Service with 27 employees, Management with 14 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 Instructor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768) was Female Instructor with 12 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Male Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton (214768).

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