Pennsylvania State University
University Park · Official website ↗
Pennsylvania State University is in University Park, United States. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: application fee $75. Scholarships: 6 from the university.
✓ 32 facts from 15 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
International students should also budget for health insurance, visa and travel costs not shown here.
Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-12; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | housing and meals $7,138 per term · tuition not yet determined (set per programme) |
|---|---|
| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: not yet determined. 5 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | not yet determined English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 80, Duolingo 120. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Nov 1 (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) |
| Where and how students live | University Park · 203 km from PIT airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required; housing and meals $7,138 per term |
| Working while studying | co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. (reference)Sources (1)“There is, at this time, essentially no financial aid available for international undergraduate students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full need (reference)Sources (1)“There is, at this time, essentially no financial aid available for international undergraduate students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Merit scholarships | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| SAT / ACT policy | Test-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted)Sources (1)“For first-year applicants, Penn State is test-optional, so submitting scores is not required for your application.”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (5)“All international students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL exams taken after January 21, 2026: A minimum TOEFL score of 4.5 on the internet-based TOEFL (code #2660)”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (code #2660)”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS : A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duolingo English Test (DET) : A minimum score of 120 is required”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)Sources (1)“IECP : Receive official certification through Penn State's Intensive English Communication Program (IECP)”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship
$5,300
- Amount: $5,300
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
Sources (1)
“A $5,300 scholarship, renewable for four years for first-year entry Scholars”www.shc.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)
$100–$2,000
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: $100–$2,000
Sources (4)
“Penn State University has authorized two scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for international students:”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA) and the Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“While SIGIA is available to both graduate and undergraduate international students, PSTAG is available only to undergraduates.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Although tuition grants are available for graduate students from other sources, these are the only tuition scholarships for which undergraduate international students are eligible. Typically, these grants range from $100 to $2000.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA)
$100–$2,000
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: $100–$2,000
Sources (3)
“Penn State University has authorized two scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for international students:”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The Special International Grant-in-Aid (SIGIA) and the Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant (PSTAG)”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Although tuition grants are available for graduate students from other sources, these are the only tuition scholarships for which undergraduate international students are eligible. Typically, these grants range from $100 to $2000.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Japan Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
Sources (2)
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Japan Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Korea Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
Sources (2)
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Korea Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Sung and Fumi Lee Scholarship Endowment
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
Sources (2)
“Penn State has some scholarship funds that provide a limited number of tuition grants exclusively for currently enrolled international students.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Sung and Fumi Lee Scholarship Endowment”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science, B.S. · University Park Source (1)“Computer Science, B.S. at University Park Campus”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. · University Park Source (1)“Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. at University Park Campus”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering, B.S. · University Park Source (1)“Mechanical Engineering, B.S. at University Park Campus (Last Names Starting with A-K)”bulletins.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
|---|
Applying
| Application fee | $75 one-time |
|---|---|
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“All international students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional Source (1)“Applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores, should they desire. Penn State is test-optional, so submitting scores is not required for your application, unless you are using them for your proof of English Language Proficiency.”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“Academic Record – the Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) Record for all applicants except those in the South Korean educational system, must submit official transcripts from their last three years of work”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application — Fall intake | Nov 1 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (3)“For first-year applicants, Penn State only has one big deadline to remember – our Early Action Deadline is November 1.”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Fall and Summer: Available August 1”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Apply by November 1 in order to receive a decision by December 24”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
|---|
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Housing and meals | $7,138 per term (2026–27 figure) |
|---|---|
| Living costs (college estimate) | $20,700 per year (reference) |
| Student health insurance | $3,400 per year (2025–26 figure) Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (4)
“The cost of the mid-level meal plan, the most popular option, would rise by $87 per semester, or 3%, to $2,988, bringing the total per-semester housing and food rate at University Park to $7,138 for the 2026-27 academic year.”www.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living expenses for the academic year (fall and spring semesters) are estimated to be $20,700 for an undergraduate student.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The estimated insurance rate of $3,400 for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year was provided by the Student Insurance Office, using actual amounts as possible.”global.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you currently have health insurance that meets all the requirements you may waive the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for Penn State for yourself or your dependents during the fall semester open enrollment period only.”studentaffairs.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required (reference) Source (1)“First-year students attending Penn State University Park are required to live on campus, and space is guaranteed in University housing.”liveon.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Source (1)“First-year students attending Penn State University Park are required to live on campus, and space is guaranteed in University housing.”liveon.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)“Students who request Break Access/Holiday Housing , which provides housing during the three break periods when the University is closed, will be charged $510, in addition to the room rate, for each semester.”liveon.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes (reference) Source (2)“Co-op A full-time rotational work experience working with one employer, usually two or three semesters in duration”career.engr.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Participation in internships and co-ops is optional for almost all majors in the College of Engineering; these experiences are not required for graduation in most cases.”career.engr.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)“The Integrated Undergraduate–Graduate (IUG) program in Education and Public Policy enables high-achieving students to earn both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in approximately five years.”ed.psu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| City / state | University Park |
|---|---|
| Nearest major airport | Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), about 203 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).