Pennsylvania State University—University Park is a public institution that was started in 1855. It has a undergraduate enrollment of 40,639, its environment is city, and the campus size is 7,958 acres. It uses a semester-based academic year. Its in-state tuition/fees are $18,450; out-of-state tuition/fees are $35,514
There is rarely a dull moment on the Pennsylvania State University—University Park campus, also known as Happy Valley. With around more than 1,000 clubs and organizations, there are broad opportunities to get involved in campus life. The school mascot is the Nittany Lion, and teams participate in the Division I Big Ten Conference. The football team plays in Beaver Stadium, which is one of the largest arenas in North America, which seats nearly 107,000 fans. Penn State is home to a thriving Greek system with more than 70 sororities and fraternities. More than 16,000 learners volunteer in THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. learners raise money for pediatric cancer research and awareness throughout the year and participate in a 46-hour dance marathon – no sitting or sleeping allowed. Freshmen must live in one of five housing areas on campus. Across the street from campus is State College, a bustling small town with an array of coffee shops, restaurants, shops and bars populated mostly by learners. Surrounded by mountains, the school is also close to skiing, snowboarding and hiking opportunities.

The land-grant institution, which originally was offered state land in exchange for agricultural courses and research, offers highly ranked graduate programs through the College of Education and the College of Engineering. Undergraduates produce the Daily Collegian newspaper, and learners get free daily copies of The New York Times, USA Today and Centre Daily Times – the local paper – through the school’s Newspaper Readership Program. Notable alumni include John Cappelletti, a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL player; and Valerie Plame Wilson, former CIA agent and author.