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Quick StatsStudent-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Faculty with Terminal Degree
77 %
College Prowler Take
Penn State features a wide range of professors and class types. Most teachers are well trained in their field, but there are always exceptions to the rule. Just like most schools, graduate and international students serve as teaching assistants. Some can be easier to work with than others. It becomes pretty easy to learn which professors are student-friendly and which ones to avoid. Upperclassmen and Web sites like RateMyProfessors.com are good sources to guide you. The bottom line is that your effort will usually dictate your grade: If you put in the work, your grade will reflect it. Class size also varies widely. It’s easy to get lost in the large auditorium classes, but these are unavoidable when you’re working on general requirements. As you progress in a major, though, you’ll find that classes become smaller, more discussion-oriented, and more personal. Penn State has a lot to offer academically, and this is especially true if you’re motivated to learn. Students Speak Out
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PSUAB says: Penn State 2015 Communication and Journalism February 20, 2009  |
Some of the professors are...
Some of the professors are obviously dedicated to teaching students and making a difference in their lives. Others seem like they just need a paycheck and don't really care. The workload varies depending on major or the time in the semester. |
Anonymous says: |
School is pretty challenging....
School is pretty challenging. Depending on how well you can retain information, whether you like to go to class or not, and your study habits, it’s not impossible to receive an ‘A’ here. But with all the distractions around, it’s almost impossible to stay ahead and not cram on occasion. |
Anonymous says: |
The downside of academics here is...
The downside of academics here is the professor/student relationship, or the lack thereof. Neither one cares about the other, nor even gets to know your name. Most of my classes are small, but some of the business classes can be as many as 600 students for one professor. |
Anonymous says: |
I have had great experiences with...
I have had great experiences with my professors; they’re all very accommodating and understanding. But I have to caution you that general education classes—the classes that you have to take to be a ‘well-balanced’ student—will be crowded. In order to fulfill a requirement, I took an introduction with 232 students that was held in a big auditorium. In the classes I take for my major, I don’t have a single class where there were more than 44 other students in it. The labs usually have between 15–25 students. |
Anonymous says: |
The teachers I had were all pretty...
The teachers I had were all pretty great. I took lots of interesting classes I never would have imagined would be available and so exciting. There are lots of great theater classes, too. |
FactsMost Popular Majors
- Business/marketing - 17 %
- Communications/journalism - 9 %
- Education - 6 %
- Engineering - 13 %
- Health professions and related sciences - 6 %
- Social sciences - 7 %
Degrees Awarded
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- First professional
- Master's
Special Degree Options
- Accelerated program
- Cooperative program
- Cross-registration
- Distance learning
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- External degree program
- Honors program
- Independent study
- Liberal arts/career combination
- Student-designed major
- Teacher certification
Class Sizes
- 20 to 49 Students - 50 %
- Fewer than 20 Students - 32 %
- 50 or More Students - 18 %
Undergraduate Schools
- College of Agricultural Sciences
- College of Arts and Architecture
- College of Communications
- College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Health and Human Development
- College of Information Sciences and Technology
- College of the Liberal Arts
- Eberly College of Science
- Schreyer Honors College
- Smeal College of Business
Graduation Rates
- 4-Year - 60 %
- 5-Year - 82 %
- 6-Year - 85 %
Best Places to Study
- Quiet coffee shops
- The Hub
- The Library
AP Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 3–5
IB Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 5 or higher on the English language exam
Did You Know?Thirty percent of classes have fewer than 20 students. Penn State offers 149 baccalaureate degrees.
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