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 51st in the world out of 1963 institutions that participated in the 2024 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.
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
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
