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Penn State Beaver

#806 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Monaca, PA
  • 145 reviews
    How to Apply
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      C-
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Penn State Beaver is a public college located in Center Township, Pennsylvania in the Pittsburgh Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 563 undergraduate students. The Penn State Beaver acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Business, Information Science, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 46% of students, Penn State Beaver alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,100.
    beaver.psu.edu
    (724) 773-3800
    100 University Drive
    Monaca, PA 15061
    Branch of
    Penn State
    About Penn State Beaver...
    Athletic Division
    USCAA
    Athletic Conference
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    Penn State Beaver Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    980-1200
    ACT Range
    20-28
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $16,774/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,395/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    78%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.9 responses
    75%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.12 responses
    67%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.12 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      29 Graduates
    • Information Science
      21 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      15 Graduates
    • Psychology
      14 Graduates
    • Communications
      8 Graduates
    • Communication Disorders
      1 Graduate
    • Computer and Information Systems Security
      1 Graduate
    • Healthcare Management
      1 Graduate
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      1 Graduate
    • Nursing
      1 Graduate

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    563Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    92
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    39%
    Varsity Athletes
    21%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 10 responses
    Report
    • Determined
      40%
    • Different
      40%
    • Diverse
      10%
    • Stressed
      10%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Poll
    92%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.13 responses
    Poll
    45%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.20 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 9 responses
    Report
    • Its okay
      33%
    • Unique
      22%
    • Home away from home
      11%
    • Interactive
      11%
    • Scool Dayz
      11%
    • Underrated
      11%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $50,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    100%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.5 responses
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    Penn State Beaver Reviews

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    My experience here is amazing! Great atmosphere, environment, and especially the people. Both teachers and students are fun to be around and very resourceful.
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    Penn State Beaver has a small campus with every building a 5 minute walk! Each time I go outside, I am in awe of the view we have. It is so beautiful. The bistro has a variety of delicious foods. The professors here are so helpful and understanding. They are willing to help when you need it and will explain the problems step by step. There is security always going around the campus to make sure everything is okay and that there are no problems. The amount of of financial aid I received from Penn State Beaver is so generous and I am so thankful to be a part of this program. There is always something to do here to joining clubs, going to parties, participate in sports, or going to the surrounding shopping centers to splurge !!
    The campus is small, but there is an abundance of diversity! Coming from a small town in Pennsylvania, I grew up with predominantly caucasian classmates. At Beaver, there is a range of students, including international students! It is a great transitional college. Many students who attend come for 1 or 2 years before going to a bigger campus. This way, you learn how to have independence from your parents or caretakers, but you still have a feel for what college is like. There are places to eat off campus considering the one dining hall is not open at all hours. Living in the dorms can be a challenge. There tends to be a lot of arguments; that can be both entertaining and annoying! The teachers really care about the students. They encourage students to ask questions and have flexible office hours. The athletic programs are coached by some of the greatest in the PSUAC. Overall, it is a great place to meet lifelong friends and step outside your comfort zone.