Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a public 4-year college in University Park, Pennsylvania with 7,877 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, costs an average of $12,651 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus acceptance rate and admissions
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 560 to 680, math 530 to 655). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $15,510 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $21,968 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,651 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,651 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,317 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $24,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 34% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus majors and what graduates earn
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awarded bachelor's degrees in 49 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($120,729).
All 49 majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information sciences | 2 | $84,461 | $120,729 | $22,250 |
| Computer engineering | 40 | $85,528 | $112,269 | $27,000 |
| IT and network administration | 102 | $73,501 | $98,637 | $26,000 |
| Finance | 82 | $69,230 | $96,714 | $22,147 |
| Information science | 91 | $68,240 | $91,671 | $23,500 |
| Nursing | 51 | $82,877 | $91,032 | $23,749 |
| Accounting | 73 | $64,480 | $88,192 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical engineering | 0 | $75,796 | $87,997 | $24,250 |
| Human resources | 111 | $62,246 | $81,755 | $25,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 38 | $44,357 | $81,617 | $25,000 |
| Economics | 58 | $60,469 | $81,228 | $21,500 |
| Geology and earth sciences | 0 | $56,396 | $81,092 | $24,250 |
| Marketing | 36 | $58,892 | $79,343 | $24,352 |
| Mathematics | 1 | $67,059 | $77,336 | $23,250 |
| Public relations and advertising | 37 | $55,985 | $76,246 | $24,218 |
| Health administration | 27 | $55,314 | $75,396 | $24,959 |
| Agribusiness | 18 | $54,078 | $73,471 | $22,598 |
| Business administration | 0 | $56,682 | $72,218 | $26,375 |
| International relations | 24 | $47,319 | $71,001 | $21,500 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 9 | $57,028 | $69,540 | $25,000 |
| Biological and physical sciences | 1 | $40,786 | $69,102 | $23,601 |
| Political science | 30 | $46,124 | $68,918 | $23,250 |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 2 | $49,422 | $66,876 | $22,250 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 37 | $38,911 | $66,866 | $23,000 |
| Philosophy | 0 | $39,593 | $65,675 | $26,000 |
| Business | 165 | $52,236 | $65,292 | $23,873 |
| Biology | 1 | $38,378 | $64,910 | $23,250 |
| Legal studies | 25 | $53,147 | $60,745 | $25,000 |
| Social Sciences, General | 37 | $57,562 | $59,883 | $29,750 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 4 | $34,927 | $58,195 | $24,179 |
| Criminal justice | 69 | $41,573 | $56,877 | $24,180 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 1 | $39,635 | $55,840 | $25,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 10 | $44,488 | $55,741 | $23,810 |
| Communication | 18 | $45,444 | $55,505 | $22,488 |
| History | 36 | $37,190 | $52,871 | $21,921 |
| English | 0 | $35,537 | $50,299 | $23,361 |
| Animal science | 1 | $42,284 | $49,772 | $21,500 |
| Psychology | 182 | $37,593 | $49,543 | $23,642 |
| Research and experimental psychology | 2 | $33,367 | $48,348 | $20,500 |
| Human development and family studies | 48 | $38,150 | $45,943 | $26,000 |
| Fine and studio arts | 0 | $30,936 | $40,036 | $26,000 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 47 | n/a | n/a | $25,375 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 22 | $68,734 | n/a | $34,750 |
| Data science | 2 | n/a | n/a | $26,000 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Science, Technology and Society | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sustainability Studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
44 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 44 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 368 | $122,042 | $44,875 |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 146 | $116,437 | $28,431 |
| Human resources | Master's | 104 | $92,380 | $41,000 |
| Homeland security | Master's | 97 | $84,946 | $39,600 |
| Geography | Master's | 89 | $79,400 | $36,671 |
| Computational Science | Master's | 87 | $120,316 | $26,776 |
| Special education | Master's | 59 | $60,560 | $35,499 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 51 | $59,068 | $31,500 |
| Statistics | Master's | 49 | $117,206 | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 49 | $74,027 | $44,375 |
| Computer engineering | Master's | 45 | $131,945 | $35,500 |
| Information science | Master's | 43 | $129,630 | $41,000 |
| Psychology, Other | Master's | 40 | $107,800 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 37 | $57,192 | $35,314 |
| Engineering, Other | Master's | 36 | $95,734 | $40,650 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Master's | 36 | $138,103 | n/a |
| Systems Engineering | Master's | 35 | $112,580 | $38,146 |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 34 | $119,536 | $36,202 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 32 | $69,658 | n/a |
| Manufacturing Engineering | Master's | 30 | $118,435 | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 22 | $81,337 | $48,158 |
| Accounting | Master's | 22 | $81,321 | $20,500 |
| Marketing | Master's | 22 | $91,554 | $33,000 |
| Public relations and advertising | Master's | 21 | $83,910 | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's | 21 | $60,104 | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 19 | $107,187 | $41,000 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 18 | $80,769 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 18 | $47,359 | $30,750 |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical engineering | Master's | 16 | $111,392 | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 16 | $106,704 | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 15 | $102,245 | $35,625 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 13 | $133,941 | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Master's | 9 | $114,915 | n/a |
| Nuclear Engineering | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Master's | 9 | $80,894 | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 8 | $62,094 | $20,500 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial engineering | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Demography | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 0 | $61,781 | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 3 | $59,098 | $63,384 | n/a |
Students and location
- 7,877 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 48% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $15,510 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,651 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 560 to 680 in reading and writing and 530 to 655 in math, and 26 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Pennsylvania State University-World Campus graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $71,762 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.