Penn State Schuylkill

Penn State Schuylkill Overview

Penn State Schuylkill is a public, state school in the small town setting of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Penn State Schuylkill was founded in 1934 and enrolls 594 undergrads and no graduate students. Penn State Schuylkill provides housing for students. The majority of students live on campus. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by October 1.

Student Activities at Penn State Schuylkill

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Penn State Schuylkill's theater groups.

Planning to play sports? Penn State Schuylkill has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Penn State Schuylkill on the Student Life page.

2022 Penn State Schuylkill Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	82%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	19%
In-State Tuition	$14,338
Out-of-State	$23,610
Percent of Need Met	63.2%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$13,167

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Is Penn State Schuylkill a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Penn State Schuylkill offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Penn State Schuylkill

Penn State Schuylkill is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Penn State Schuylkill is 82%. Last year, 789 students applied to Penn State Schuylkill and 650 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Penn State Schuylkill

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 74% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Penn State Schuylkillcome back their sophomore year. Penn State Schuylkill's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 49%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Penn State Schuylkill Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Penn State Schuylkill directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Penn State Schuylkill

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Penn State Schuylkill meets 63.2% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $13,167 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $42,567 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Penn State Schuylkill.

Based on this information, how does Penn State Schuylkill sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Penn State Schuylkill a good school for you?

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