Pennsylvania State University -University Park is a public institution that was founded in the year 1855. It has undergraduate enrollment of around 38,594, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 8,556 acres. It has a semester-based academic calendar. The Pennsylvania State University-University Park is ranked 45 in 2012 edition of the Best Colleges is National Universities.

There is rarely a dull moment on the Pennsylvania State University—University Park campus, also known as Happy Valley. With over 800 clubs and organizations, there are broad opportunities to get involved in campus life Penn State is home to a thriving Greek system with almost 90 sororities and fraternities. Approximately 15,000 students volunteer in the THON, which is the largest student run philanthropy all over the world. Students collect money for pediatric cancer research and awareness throughout the year and participate in a 46-hour dance marathon in which no sitting or sleeping allowed. Surrounded by mountains, the school is also close to skiing, hiking and snowboarding, opportunities.

The University offers highly ranked graduate programs through the College of Education and the College of Engineering. The famous alumni include John Cappelletti, and Valerie Plame Wilson, former CIA agent and author and a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL player. On the fictional television show The Office, character Toby Flenderson is the Penn State graduate.

Campus Location

201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802

General Information

School type-public, coed college
Year founded-1855
Religious affiliation-N/A
Academic calendar-semester
Setting-urban