Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering 

at Penn State University, State College

UPenn is quite competitive as its acceptance rate is around 7%, whereas, Penn State University acceptance rate is around 55%. The final decision to take admission to a certain university depends on various parameters such as course availability, location, tuition fee, etc. The highlights of both these universities are given below: 

The cost of attending Pennsylvania State University, University Park, for international UG students for the academic session 2024-25 can be checked from the table given below:

1 USD = INR 86.75

(Given rates are estimates and thus subject to change. Students can refer to the official university website for course-specific costs)

PennState accepts students from all around the globe with diverse backgrounds. The ethnic breakdown data of undergraduate students of Penn State University Park as of Fall 2024 is given below:  

As of Fall 2024, Penn State University Park boasts a student population of nearly 88,000. This class is the second-the largest in the university's history. The enrollment trends for the UG and graduate students of PennState are given below:

Founded in 2003, the Indian Graduate Student Association at Penn State University is a student-run organisation that acts as a platform to integrate Indian graduate and post-doctoral scholars at this university. The main aim of this association is to create a platform for graduate students and research scholars to connect with each other and have a sense of belongingness in the foreign land. It also conducts many events. Furthermore, it collaborates with other communities and groups at the university, such as the Indian Culture and Language Club, Hindu Student Council, Penn State Vedic Society, Natya, etc.

Yes, Penn State is a R1 university – Doctoral universities with very high-research activity. It is one of the top research institutions in the country, with USD 1.337 billion in research expenditures in 2023-24. It is ranked among the 30 research institutions nationally and employs some of the world leading researchers. In the year 2024, it was an year of Penn State Research with high impact.

Penn State University ranking in QS ranking is #89 in 2025. Whereas, in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, this university ranks at #100 position in 2025. This shows that in the world rankings, this university ranks among the Top 100 Universities globally. Additionally, in the National Universities ranking, this university ranks at #63 in 2025 as per a top-ranking publisher.

To get admission to the MSc in Computer Science and Engineering course of Penn State University, the applicants are required to submit the following application materials:

• One page statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE test score
• An undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0
• Resume
• TOEFL with a score of 80 on iBT, IELTS with 6.5 score

When it comes to the Penn State University-University Park courses, the main campus offers over 275 baccalaureate programs to its students. For the Bachelors degree, some the top majors recorded to be General Finance, Information Science, General Psychology, General Computer & Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, General Marketing & Marketing Management, etc.
Whereas, the top majors for the Masters degree were Accounting, Programs for Foreign Lawyers, Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, International & Global Studies, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, etc..

The Penn State University-University Park housing rates for 2025-26 are as follows:

1 USD = INR 86.75 (rounded off INR figures used)