Penn State University at Abington
1600 Woodland Rd.
Abington, PA 19001

Penn State University at Abington is located in suburban Abington, Pennsylvania offering undergraduate and graduate programs in a diverse range of studies. Areas of study include programs such as english, history, biology and many more. Penn State Abington also offers programs of study to adult students. The programs offer convenience with day, evening and weekend course offerings as well as online course offerings. Programs include business history, integrative arts and more.

Among the numerous campuses at Penn State, Penn State Abington offers a suburban environment with the convenience of being located near the major city of Philadelphia.

On the scenic 45-acre campus, students can choose from more than eight varsity sports, numerous club sports and over 30 student organizations and clubs. Sports teams compete in the NCAA Division II and III competition. Sports at Penn State Abington are offered for both men and women and include baseball, soccer, tennis and more. Student clubs at Penn State Abington include the Italian Student Association, the Psychology Club, the Justice Association and many others.

There are numerous state-of-the-art facilities located on campus including the Penn State Library at Abington. The library gives students to access to more than 50,000 volumes and over 350 electronic databases. Penn States Library system boasts almost five million resources including periodicals, books and more available to Abington students as well.

Venturing off campus is simple with free shuttle services to the major city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia offers numerous cultural, historical and recreational attractions alike. Student can enjoy cafes, ethic restaurants and more. Some highlights of the city include the Philadelphia museum of art and the Independence National Historic Park.

Students can also enjoy and take advantage of the comprehensive study aboard program at Penn State Abington. Students have access to over 183 programs in colleges and universities in more than 61 countries. Some countries include France, London, Germany, Italy and more.

Quick Facts:

Penn State Abington offers small classes with expert faculty and a student to faculty ration of 17 to one.

There are upwards of 3,000 full-and part-time students at Penn State Abington, of whom 50% are men and 50% are women. Students also represent a diverse range of cultures and ethnicities with 29% representing ethnic minorities.

About 70% of Penn State Abington students receive some form of financial aid. Additionally, there are several scholarships available for new students and continuing education students.

Students also have the option of gaining a Master's degree. A Doctorate can gain attendance to the Thomas Jefferson University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, of which Penn State Abington has partnership with.

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