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 539 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

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 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty36 staff25 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment539 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:125:1
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# Full-Time Students309 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students230 students246 students
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
7%
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% Black
3%
14%
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% White
84%
63%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
7%
10%
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Diversity Score0.290.57
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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 $10,533. 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 $14,058. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$13,332$10,533
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Out-State Tuition Fees$19,888$14,058
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$27,000$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate67%84%
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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: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is Laurel Technical Institute (Sharon) (0.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Laurel Technical Institute (Sharon)
    Private, for profit
    157 students | 0.40 Mi200 Sterling Ave
    Sharon,  PA  16146
    (724) 983-0700     0.40157
  • 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
    Public
    164 students | 11.60 Mi2076 Youngstown Warren Rd
    Niles,  OH  44446
    11.60164
  • 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)
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  • Students: 539 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,332
  • Out-state tuition: $19,888
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
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Did You Know?
For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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