<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1f1hay_0vkctHze00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1f1hay_0vkctHze00" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>Old Main framed through the Armillary Sphere on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in University Park, Pa. Chris Eutsler</figcaption></figure>Penn State ranked 30 out of 225 among national public universities and 63 out of 436 among national universities in the U.S. News 2025 Best Colleges rankings.U.S. News defines “National Universities” as those offering a broad range of undergraduate majors in addition to master's and doctoral programs. They also maintain an emphasis on research and award professional practice doctorates.The methodology used to rank universities was a weighted calculation of 17 factors including graduation rates, borrower debt and peer assessment.According to the report by U.S. News, Penn State’s 4-year graduation rate is 72%. The average debt upon graduation is $46,653 with 51% of students borrowing any loan type.Median salary six years post-graduation stands at $55,620.The total cost of attendance is $39,892 for in-state students and $59,846 for out-of-state students. Additionally, 45% of first-year students received need-based financial aid in fall 2022.Total undergraduate enrollment as of fall 2023 was 42,223 with an ethnic diversity profile of white students at 63%, international students at 10%, Hispanic/Latino students at 9%, Asian students at 7% and Black or African-American students at 5%.Remaining populations included those of two or more races at 4% and those who were unknown at 2%.The overall acceptance rate is 54%. SAT scores for the median 50% of admitted students was 1220-1400, ACT scores ranged from 27-32.MORE NEWS COVERAGE</div></body>

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Penn State ranks 30 among public colleges in U.S. News 'Best College' rankings

Penn State ranked 30 out of 225 among national public universities and 63 out of 436 among national universities in the U.S. News 2025 Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News defines “National Universities” as those offering a broad range of undergraduate majors in addition to master's and doctoral programs. They also maintain an emphasis on research and award professional practice doctorates.