A Recipe For Academic Excellence
Penn State is among the ten largest public universities in the United States and is ranked in the top 15 nationally. With over 160 majors, Penn State has a program to fit the interests of every student-athlete.
Though the campus is large, Lady Lions work with academic advisor Dr. Sue Sherburne, who provides advice on academics and career choices, and assists in tracking NCAA academic progress requirements.
With 100% graduation rate in her tenure and five Academic All-Big Ten selections in 2012, Coach Washington gives the team access to all the right tools for academic success.
A National Leader
- Tied as the fifteenth top public national university
(U.S. News & World Report America's Best Colleges 2010) - Over 160 Majors and 700 Student Clubs at University Park
- Student-Athlete Graduation Success Rate is 88%
(National Average is 80%) - Average Student/Faculty Ratio is 17:1
- Largest Student-Run Philanthropy in the World (THON)
- Largest Dues-Paying Alumni Association in the World
Beautiful Campus, Engaged Students
With historic buildings and Elm trees set side-by-side with modern classrooms and facilities, the University Park campus is among the nation's most beautiful.
The student-body is engaged with nearly 700 different organizations and activities including the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON)—the largest student-run philanthropy in the world—which raises millions of dollars for pediatric cancer care and research.
Campus PHOTOS
Safe, Smart, Scenic. . . Special
State College is located in central, hilly, rural Pennsylvania. It is about a three-hour drive from both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and has been ranked among the safest and smartest towns in the country.
Downtown is adjacent to campus and houses numerous specialty shops and great restaurants. The Bryce Jordan Center hosts popular performers in concert, and Happy Valley is home to the annual Arts Festival and the famous grilled stickies from The Diner.
Outside town, the beautiful landscape is ideal for outdoor activities like biking and hiking.
