Penn State is Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution, founded with a mission of high-quality teaching, expert research, and global service. As one university with the resources of 24 campus locations and an online World Campus, we're setting students up for greater career potential and empowering them to positively impact the world.
With a campus within 30 miles of almost every Pennsylvania resident and global online options, Penn State's world-class education is available to meet students where they are.
There is only one Penn State. And the path toward a Penn State degree can start wherever is right for you.
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Students at Penn State Abington are encouraged to follow their own unique path to success through internships, volunteering and global engagement programs. An array of student organizations provide social connections, community engagement and growth as a leader. The Abington campus is minutes north of Philadelphia in a suburban setting.
Penn State Altoona students enjoy personalizing their spaces at their variety of on-campus housing options. Located just forty-five minutes from the University Park campus, students can also take advantage of the opportunities there including athletic events, concerts, career fairs and more.
At Penn State Beaver's sprawling campus, a 96-foot high tunnel offers firsthand learning related to sustainable food and agriculture systems year-round. Situated forty minutes outside Pittsburgh, the campus offers a welcoming environment with convenient access to the city's sports and cultural scenes.
Students at Penn State Behrend have plenty of opportunities for on-campus engagement, including working at PSB TV. With more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Behrend is among the largest of Penn State’s campuses—but small class sizes ensure students connect with award-winning faculty.
Offering one-of-a-kind labs not found elsewhere in the region, students in programs like engineering to cybersecurity benefit from hands-on opportunities only offered at Penn State Berks. Nestled in southeast Pennsylvania in Reading, Penn State Berks provides small classes, hundreds of internships, undergraduate research and residential campus life.
Penn State Brandywine hosts a variety of academic and multicultural services that are designed to promote the importance of diversity and address the academic, social, professional and living needs of underrepresented populations. Penn State Brandywine is Philadelphia's highly diverse student population enjoys a location only miles from Philadelphia.
Penn State DuBois students enjoy a variety of intercollegiate, intramural and recreational athletic programs. Located in north central Pennsylvania, the DuBois campus has built strong relationships with area industries to facilitate internships alongside real-world professionals.
With majors that span academic interests, Penn State Fayette offers world-class learning experiences like the nursing simulation lab for direct patient care experiences. Fayette boasts an expansive campus in the beautiful Laurel Highlands with all the resources of a large university in a small, tight-knit community.
Penn State Great Valley delivers graduate and professional development programs to help students take the next step in their careers. The great Valley campus conveniently offers master's degrees, graduate certificates, professional development programs, corporate training and conference services less than 30 miles from Philadelphia.
Penn State Greater Allegheny's Digital Fluency Project equips students with technology to easily access classroom content and provide you critical skills needed for the workplace. At Penn State Greater Allegheny, students enjoy the benefits of nearby Pittsburgh, including museums, shopping districts and major landmarks.
Penn State Harrisburg's annual Mukund S. Kulkarni Cultural series brings national and international performances to campus, allowing the community to experience a variety of different cultures through the arts. Established in Pennsylvania's Capital Region, the Harrisburg campus has academic offerings that span bachelor's, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Many of Penn State Hazleton's degree programs were developed in response to the needs of the community. The ABET-accredited engineering program focuses on alternative energy and power generation, providing students with opportunities to complete projects for companies around the country. Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania, Penn State Hazleton offers an affordable, accessible, world-class education in a scenic setting.
Penn State Lehigh Valley students are working to tackle sustainability issues around the globe, in places like Australia, Central America and China. Positioned with easy access to both New York City and Philadelphia, Penn State Lehigh Valley offers personalized attention combined with the global power of Penn State.
Students at Penn State Mont Alto become engaged members of a vibrant campus community, getting involved in more than twenty-five clubs and organizations including THON, student government and alternative spring break. Mont Alto's location in south central Pennsylvania offers plenty of outdoor recreational activities within driving distance to Harrisburg, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Penn State New Kensington's students jumpstart their education at New Student Days where they meet with faculty and staff, develop goals for their time at Penn State, schedule courses and have a little fun. The New Kensington campus is focused on preparing future leaders and innovators by offering industry-specific programs located in a growing economic region north of Pittsburgh.
Offering a robust undergraduate experience, Penn State Schuylkill prepares students through conducting research, faculty mentoring and experiential learning through community and civic engagement, and a co-op program that pairs career development with full-time work experiences. Conveniently situated two hours from Philadelphia, New York City and New Jersey, the Schuylkill campus has plenty of outdoor spaces to study and hang out.
Penn State Scranton offer a variety of multicultural programs, encouraging students to consider new cultures, perspectives and traditions. Ranging from discussions, initiatives and holistic learning experiences, the series includes the colorful spring festival of Holi. Located outside of Scranton and within a few hours of New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Penn State Scranton focuses on local needs to help fuel the region's future.
Penn State Shenango's student success team works with each student individually to create a plan from semester one to graduation, considering personalized goals, interests and needs. Offering regionally-demanded majors and newly renovated laboratories, Penn State Shenango prepares tomorrow's workforce in northwest Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is transforming how surveying engineering is taught, developing a virtual reality lab and using 360-degree videos to train future surveyors. Established on a scenic estate close to downtown Wilkes-Barre in northeast Pennsylvania, the Wilkes-Barre campus offers unique hands-on opportunities and cutting-edge technologies.
Celebrating diversity with annual events is a rich part of Penn State York's campus culture. Making Chinese lanterns during the Lunar New Year celebration is part of ongoing cultural activities that enhance the out-of-classroom learning experience. Perched upon a hillside overlooking the historic city of York in south central Pennsylvania, Penn State York offers programs to meet the needs of local students, international students and the community.
Penn State works diligently to provide opportunity and to enrich the quality of life for residents of the Commonwealth and beyond. Not only are we educating Pennsylvanians from all walks of life, we’re also fueling the state’s economy, serving our communities, and solving universal problems.
Of Pennsylvanians live within thirty miles of a Penn State campus
Campuses (including undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools) as well as the online World Campus
Penn State students are the first in their families to attend college
Undergraduate majors that can be started at any of our campuses
