Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

147 Shenango Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 348 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,332
  • Out-state tuition: $19,888
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

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.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
36 staff
59 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
348 students
461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
192 students
325 students
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# Part-Time Students
156 students
136 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
348 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
192 students
326 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
156 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
3%
11%
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% Black
10%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
21%
10%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2333%
0.3587%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$54,300
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $13,332 is more than the state average of $11,723. 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 $15,818. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,332
$11,723
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$19,888
$15,818
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,260
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
76%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Total Avg.
1,270
1,365
SAT Reading
430
460
This chart displays the SAT Reading score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the community college average SAT Reading score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Math
445
470
This chart displays the SAT Math score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the community college average SAT Math score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Writing
395
435
This chart displays the SAT Writing score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the community college average SAT Writing score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Total Avg.
71
68
ACT Composite
21
20
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the community college average ACT Composite score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT English
21
20
This chart displays the ACT English score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the community college average ACT English score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Math
22
21
This chart displays the ACT Math score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and the community college average ACT Math score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Writing
7
7
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Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Nittany Lion

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango's tuition is approximately $13,332 for In-State students and $19,888 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango?
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango's ranking?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,332
  • Out-state tuition: $19,888
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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