09 May 2008

Fast Facts about Penn State Abington
Location: 15 miles north of Center City, Philadelphia, in suburban Abington
Character: Set in 45 wooded acres, the campus features a traditional college atmosphere along with the benefits and prestige of a large university
Students: 3,250 full- and part- time; 50 percent are men and 50 percent are women; 29 percent are ethnic minorities; 16 percent are over the age of 23
Faculty: 107 full time; student to teacher ratio: 17:1; classes are taught by faculty, not by teacher's assistants
Academics: First 2 years of more than 160 Penn State majors; 15 baccalaureate degree programs, one which is specifically for adult students; 2 associate degree programs
Student Life: 9 varsity sports and 4 club sports; over 30 active and diverse student organizations
Financial Aid: 70 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid. Merit scholarships are available for eligible students
Tuition:
(2007-2008)		 Full-time tuition (12 or more credits) is $5503/semester for PA residents and $8253/semester for Non-PA residents.
Transportation: Free shuttle from several Philadelphia locations. Also, public transportation is available by bus or train.