Pennsylvania State University

School of Nursing

Pennsylvania State University is a Public institution with a campus in University Park, Pennsylvania. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. The University Park, Pennsylvania campus for Pennsylvania State University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 50,028. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $19,835, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $38,651 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

Visit the Pennsylvania State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Pennsylvania periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Pennsylvania will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:50,028
Student-to-faculty ratio:15-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$19,835
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$38,651
Room and board:$12,984
Percent on financial aid:68%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:55%
SAT Reading Writing range:600-680
SAT Math range:610-710
ACT Composite range:26-31
ACT English range:25-33
ACT Math range:25-31

Student Profile

Male 53%
Female 47%
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Undergraduate 84%
Graduate 16%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Pennsylvania State University. You can also see the Pennsylvania State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania

  • Address: 201 Shields Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
  • Phone Number: 814-865-4700

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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