Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA · Public · offers Bachelor's degrees
96%Acceptance rate
$15,521Average net price / year
19%Graduation rate
$63,435Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,000Median debt at graduation
349Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $14,408
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,134
- Total cost of attendance
- $26,214
- Room & board
- $14,474
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Average net price
- $15,521
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $10,600
- $30–48k
- $11,053
- $48–75k
- $13,420
- $75–110k
- $20,009
- $110k+
- $22,758
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 96.5%
- Average SAT
- 1160
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 560–620
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 520–660
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 19%
- First-year retention
- 78%
- 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
- 41%
- Students with federal loans
- 60%
Programs: what graduates earn
12 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 | 1 | $75,635 | $26,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 0 | $58,382 | $26,000 |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 0 | $44,626 | $17,701 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | $84,050 | $25,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 0 | $73,941 | $26,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | 5 | $66,209 | $25,950 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 0 | $58,140 | $25,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 13 | $45,110 | $25,593 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 6 | $37,240 | $25,500 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4 | $35,324 | $25,601 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | $34,181 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General | 8 | $32,408 | $26,000 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 349
- Part-time
- 4%
- Women / men
- 38% / 62%
- White
- 57%
- Hispanic
- 7%
- Black
- 20%
- Asian
- 9%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $91,593 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 67%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- greaterallegheny.psu.edu
- Also known as
- Penn State
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 6% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 17% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 11% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 9% of degrees
- Psychology – 9% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny?
96.5% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1160 on the SAT.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny cost?
The average net price after grants is $15,521 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $14,408 and the full cost of attendance is $26,214.
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 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?
19% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.