Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

147 Shenango Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
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Tel: (724) 983-2803
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  • Penn State Shenango’s mission, consistent with that of the University of which it is part, is to provide a balanced portfolio of academic offerings; to establish a strong and diverse enrollment in a campus climate where dignity and respect for others, as enunciated in the Penn State Principles, are practiced by all; to create an attractive, technologically flexible, safe, and comfortable environment for teaching and learning; to offer an array of student-appropriate co-curricular activities; to exploit new models of academic program delivery; to strengthen ties to other units of the University; to spearhead economic development and technology transfer in this region; in short, to promote the benefits of a Penn State education.

School Highlights

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango serves 419 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.

Top Placements

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango(PA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty36 staff36 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 70% over five years.
Total Enrollment419 students571 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio12:123:1
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# Full-Time Students230 students361 students
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# Part-Time Students189 students210 students
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
2%
9%
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% Black
6%
16%
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% White
69%
56%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
18%
11%
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Diversity Score0.490.64
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$54,300$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $13,332 is more than the state average of $9,886. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $19,888 is more than the state average of $14,398. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$13,332$9,886
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Out-State Tuition Fees$19,888$14,398
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$26,000$12,495
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Median Debt for Dropouts$10,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate75%85%
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SAT Total Avg.1,2701,350
SAT Reading430450
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SAT Math445465
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SAT Writing395435
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ACT Total Avg.7165
ACT Composite2120
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ACT English2118
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ACT Math2220
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ACT Writing77
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is Laurel Technical Institute (0.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Laurel Technical Institute
    Private for-profit
    168 students | 0.40 Mi200 Sterling Ave
    Sharon,  PA  16146
    (724) 983-0700     0.40168
  • Winner Institute of Arts & Sciences
    Public
    n/a students | 0.70 Mi32 W. State St.
    Sharon,  PA  16146
    (724) 646-2433     0.70n/a
  • National College-Youngstown
    Private, for profit
    118 students | 10.20 Mi3487 Belmont Ave
    Youngstown,  OH  44505
    (330) 759-0205     10.20118
  • ETI Technical College
    Private for-profit
    129 students | 11.60 Mi2076 Youngstown Warren Rd
    Niles,  OH  44446
    (330) 652-9919     11.60129
  • Trumbull Business College
    Trumbull Business College Photo - Trumbull Business College
    Private, for profit
    192 students | 14.30 Mi3200 Ridge Road
    Warren,  OH  44484
    (330) 369-3200     14.30192
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 419 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,332
  • Out-state tuition: $19,888
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
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