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Pennsylvania State University-University Park Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(69 courses)
INR 22 L - 47 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 - 100, IELTS: 6.5 - 7, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT
B.E. / B.Tech(27 courses)
INR 37 L - 41 LGet Fee Details
Duration2-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, SAT
MBA/PGDM(17 courses)
INR 29 L - 52 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 80 & Above, Duolingo, GMAT, GRE
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Q:   Does Penn State require IELTS?
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International students seeking admission to Pennsylvania State University, University Park need to have English language proficiency. For the same purpose, the university accepts the ELP test scores of IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo (as applicable). The scores required in the ELP tests are given below:

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UG ELP Scores

PG ELP Scores

Duolingo

120

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TOEFL

80 on iBT

80 with 19 on the Speaking section

IELTS

6.5

6.5

Q:   Is Penn State a good university?
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Pennsylvania State University, University Park ranks at #63 in the National Universities category in 2025. In 2024, the university was placed at #60 position. Penn State is often ranked as a Top 30 research university. In the world rankings, this university ranks at #89 in 2025, according to a top-ranking publisher. This world ranking places Penn State in the Top 6% of the Universities worldwide. In other Global category rankings for 2024-25, this university ranks at #96. Penn State University is one of the only three land-space-sun, and sea-grant universities in the U.S.

Q:   How difficult is it to get into Penn State at University Park?
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For Indian students, Penn State University acceptance rate is around 61%. It can be said that the university is moderately selective at the time of admissions. To get into Penn State, the applicants are required to have a good academic record. The general admissions requirements at Penn State are having the Secondary School qualification. For admissions to graduate courses, Indian students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Q:   How much do Business Undergraduates of Penn State University earn after graduation?
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For the Business majors of Penn State University, the placement rate is 85.8%, within 6 months of graduation (Class of 2025). The average salary for the full-time UG Business graduates is USD 72,134 (Around INR 67 lakh). The top hiring companies of these graduates are-

  • KPMG
  • PwC
  • Deloitte
  • PwC
  • Amazon

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Pennsylvania State University-University Park Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   Is Penn State a top university?
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As per the 2026 National Universities ranking, Penn State Uni ranking is #59. Last year, this university was ranked at #63. This year's ranking show that Penn State rank has improved. It ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the U.S. 

Q:   Where do the subjects of Penn State University rank in Times Higher Education rankings?
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In Times Higher Education subject rankings for 2026, Penn State University have been ranked at the following positions:

  • Education Studies: #35
  • Psychology: #53
  • Social Sciences: #60
  • Engineering: #74
Q:   How much does it cost to go to Penn State University for 4 years?
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For the 2024-25 academic year at Penn State University, University Park an estimate is given below for international undergraduate students. Students can expect their fees to be around the amount given below for the rest of the 3 years:

Particulars

Expenses

Tuition and fees

USD 43,290 (Around INR 37.2 L)

Room and meals

USD 14,474 (Around INR 12,4 L)

Q:   What is Penn State University ranked in the world?
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The Pennsylvania State University – University Park ranks at #82 position in 2026. As per Times Higher Education rankings, Penn State University ranks at #108 position in 2026. In the Global rankings by U.S. News, this university has been ranked at #91 Global. 

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  • 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Quality of faculty5
Student Life5
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Indian Food3
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Master of Science in Information Science - Batch of 2025
4.3
Diverse student life.
Tips: There is definitely a cultural shift; some students do feel homesick. Personally, I made friends quite quickly and they became my family from home. The main transition would be fewer books, more online PDFs to read from. A very practical approach to studying, rather than the wrote system, and simply giving exams.
Likes (Student Life): I had 1-3 classes a day, then club meetings and a part-time job as an undergraduate tutor. I hosted bootcmaps and staff meeting academic clubs for engineering and consulting. I have also hosted social events and helped with events like Thon. There are both social and academic clubs, covering almost all hobbies and important subjects and job areas, like the book club, coffee club, Financial consultant club, engineering consultant, Physics research clubs.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are a lot of companies that offer sponsorship but finding a job in your field with less experience is difficult. There are multiple rejections because of visa status. Full-time offers are less but the pay is quite decent and above average for starting out.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1225
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70150
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Bachelor of Science in Finance - Batch of 2028
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The faculty is knowledgeable, approachable, and supportive.
Tips: Before joining college, students should know how to manage time, be independent, and stay organised. It’s important to stay open to new experiences, build good study habits, and seek help when needed. Embrace learning and personal growth. And they should inquire about food and academic standards. We can participate in various events, which help us in our growth. Student life is vibrant and engaging, filled with diverse activities, clubs, and events.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): The faculty create a positive learning environment, encourage student participation, and are always ready to help with doubts. Their dedication greatly enhances the educational experience. I can also add that the faculty was able to clearly teach the topic, and they were good, so I was able to understand it very quickly, and they were also very friendly.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1025
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
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The famous celebrities who have studied at Penn State Uni are Ty Burrell (Best known for his role as Phil Dunpy in American sitcome Modern Family), Keegan-Michael Kay (Comedian, Actor), and Gene Kelly (Dancer, Actor), John Aniston (Actor). 

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Gunjan Thapa

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Answered 5 days ago

In the QS subject rankings for 2026, Penn State University's 29 subjects have been ranked. More details are given below-

Top 25 Rankings

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Mineral and Mining Engineering
  • Materials Science 

Top 50 Rankings

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geophysics
  • Marketing
  • Geology
  • Marketing
  • Nursing

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Anya Aggarwal

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Answered 5 days ago

For admission to the Graduate courses of Penn State University, the minimum scores of IELTS will vary as per the course.  Minimum scores required for Penn State Uni UG courses are given below-

Tests Minimum Scores for UG Courses
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80 on iBT
Duolingo120

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Rupali Singh

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Answered 5 days ago

Indian students wanting to study MS in Computer Science and Engineering course of Penn State Uni have to submit the GRE score. Given below are the requirements-

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • TOEFL iBT with 80 score / IELTS score of 6.5

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Answered 4 months ago

Penn State main campus of Uni Park spans across 7,958 acres with over 20 mil gross sq feet of building space and Penn State main campus location is 201 Old Main, University Park PA 16802 in United States

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