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Penn State Shenango takes pride in offering the excellence of Penn State University to our local communities, as well as students that join us from around the country. With unrivaled value and exceptional student life opportunities, Penn State Shenango stands for itself in national and local rankings alike. 

Penn State Shenango's recent rankings

National recognition

No. 45 “Best Bang for the Buck” institution by Washington Monthly

No. 49 “Bachelor’s Colleges" by Washington Monthly

No. 377 "Colleges Where Low-Income Students get the Highest ROI" by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce

Local excellence

"Best of the Best" College and University category by the Sharon Herald

Backed by Penn State's global reputation

No. 63 "Best Colleges" (Undergraduate) by U.S. News & World Report 

No. 23 "Top Public Schools" by U.S. News & World Report 

No. 33 "Best Colleges for Veterans" by U.S. News & World Report 

No. 38 "Best Employers for New Grads" by Forbes

Penn State ranked fourth in the U.S. and 32nd in the world out of 1115 institutions that participated in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, placing Penn State in the top 3% of universities worldwide.

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For more than 150 years Penn State has been a leader in higher education, as shown by rankings from those who monitor academe from the outside. 

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Penn State Shenango at a glance

Students: 300

Faculty: 60 full- and part-time

Student-to-faculty ratio: 11 to 1

Degree options: 18 including specialty areas

Degrees that can be started at Shenango: 275+ through Penn State's 2+2 Plan

Minors and certificates: 8 ways to customize your studies

Founded: 1965

Buildings: 6

Acres: 13

Housing: Shenango does not offer campus housing, however, we have a listing of local houses and apartments for rent

Financial aid: More than 93% of students receive some form of financial aid 

Scholarships: More than $700,000  awarded annually through $3,000 for 3.0 GPA scholarship program

Student-run clubs and organizations: 10+

Athletics: Our Shenango Lions compete in five of the PSUAC and USCAA's conference sports

Shops and restaurants: Many shops and restaurants are available in walking distance to the campus and offer discounts to students

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We are innovators and achievers driven to shape a better future for ourselves and the communities around us. Penn State Shenango students experience unrivaled academics, vibrant campus life, and graduate in confidence with top-ranked career services.
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