Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
Sharon, PA · Public · offers Bachelor's degrees
92%Acceptance rate
$18,095Average net price / year
42%Graduation rate
$63,435Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,000Median debt at graduation
256Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $14,024
- Out-of-state tuition
- $23,560
- Total cost of attendance
- $26,821
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Average net price
- $18,095
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $14,946
- $30–48k
- $15,847
- $48–75k
- $14,896
- $75–110k
- $17,600
- $110k+
- $22,729
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 92.2%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- First-year retention
- 66%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $55,620
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $63,435
- Median debt (graduates)
- $25,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 39%
- Students with federal loans
- 44%
Programs: what graduates earn
14 of 15 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 0 | $75,635 | $26,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 0 | $58,382 | $26,000 |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | $40,658 | $16,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | $35,848 | $14,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 0 | $32,719 | $22,250 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 0 | $84,050 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4 | $77,955 | $23,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 0 | $58,140 | $25,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | $49,749 | $25,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 4 | $45,110 | $25,593 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | $37,834 | $26,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 5 | $37,240 | $25,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | $34,030 | $27,000 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 0 | $32,445 | $25,000 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 256
- Part-time
- 20%
- Women / men
- 59% / 41%
- White
- 77%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- Black
- 11%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 7:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $81,324 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 53%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- shenango.psu.edu
- Also known as
- Penn State
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 10% of degrees
- Foreign Languages – 2% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 3% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango?
92.2% of applicants were admitted.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango cost?
The average net price after grants is $18,095 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $14,024 and the full cost of attendance is $26,821.
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $63,435 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.