Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,474

2018 Average Net Price

$13,538

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

419

54.9% Full-Time

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is a higher education institution located in Mercer County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango were Physical Therapy Technician (19 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapist Assistant (15 degrees), and General Human Development & Family Studies (3 degrees).

In 2019, 91 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (79 degrees), 11.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is $12,474, which is $−16,031 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is $12,474

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,538.

In 2018, 96% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,474

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango was $12,474.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,538

2018 Value

20.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,538. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango grew by 20.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 2.13% with respect to 2017, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango had a total enrollment of 419 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is 230 students and the part-time enrollment is 189. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.5% White, 6.92% Black or African American, 5.01% Two or More Races, 1.91% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.716% Asian.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.9%), followed by White Male (25.2%) and Black or African American Male (5.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 419 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is 230 and the part-time enrollment is 189. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
291 enrolled students
Black or African American
29 enrolled students
Two or More Races
21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is 69.5% White, 6.92% Black or African American, 5.01% Two or More Races, 1.91% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.716% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2019, 39 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 11.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is Physical Therapy Technician (19 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapist Assistant (15 degrees) and General Human Development & Family Studies (3 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Health (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango in 2019 are Human Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), Health (52 degrees), Business (14 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are Human Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), Health (52 degrees), Business (14 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango.

Most Common (2019)

Registered Nursing
16 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
11 degree-majors awarded
General Business
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango was Registered Nursing with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango, which is 0.4 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (65).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango in General Business, which is 1.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango in Occupational Therapist Assistant, which is 14 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 11.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Female
59 degrees awarded
White Male
20 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is white female (59 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (20 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango employs 15 Assistant professors, 7 Instructors and 4 Lecturers. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are Female Assistant professor (12), Female Instructor (6), and Female Lecturer (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are: Service, with 10 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango were Assistant professor with 15 employees, Instructor with 7 employees, and Lecturer with 4 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango were Service with 10 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Lecturer

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Female Lecturer with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango.