We are ... Penn State
Penn State Beaver is the perfect way to start your Penn State experience. Our campus offers a great value, caring and supportive faculty and staff, and a prime location in a suburban county just 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, home to numerous high-tech companies and global firms. Consider the advantages of choosing Penn State Beaver.
Value
Penn State offers a world-renowned degree at a great value. If you choose to begin your college education at Penn State Beaver rather than Penn State University Park, you can save more than $8,000.
Reputation
As one of the largest university systems in the United States and as a part of the Big Ten, everyone knows Penn State. Our graduates benefit from the largest dues-paying alumni association in the world, providing a network to more than 500,000 Penn State alumni around the globe.
Personal Attention
At Penn State Beaver, you won’t be lost in the shuffle of big classes on a big campus. We’re similar to a small, private college without the big price tag.
Student Life
Whether your passion is sports, theater, journalism, student government, or community service, you’ll find a team, club, or organization in which you can participate or join.
Beyond Campus
Pittsburgh’s only 35 minutes away, and Cleveland is just under two hours. Both of these great cities offer exciting nightlife, sports, entertainment, cultural opportunities, and so much more for you to see and do.
Campus Facts
Number of students
900
Average class size
24
On-campus housing
Available for 212 students in Harmony Hall, a traditional-style residence hall
Off-campus housing
Available close to campus
Financial Aid
88 percent of all students receive aid
Scholarships
Awards range from $1,500 to $3,000
Support & enrichment
Free tutoring at the Center for Academic Achievement, classroom trips abroad during spring break, study abroad opportunities in more than 51 countries, and research conducted in conjunction with faculty