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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny

#1488 in US ranking McKeesport, PA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,082
Tuition & fees
$14,440
Avg. aid
$11,736
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
1080–1280

Outcomes

Graduation rate
19%
Median salary
$57,191
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny?

Greater Allegheny's campus calendar includes recurring parts of the academic year such as new-student orientation, activities welcoming students at the start of term, and commencement. These events serve different purposes: orientation introduces campus procedures and support, while commencement recognizes degree completion.

Student groups and campus offices may also schedule cultural, service, and community events during the year. Because individual programs and event names can change, the current campus calendar is a better guide to participation than an older list of purported traditions. Applicants hoping to attend an event should check its date, eligibility, and location.

What are the student housing and dining options at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny?

Greater Allegheny offers college-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing. Housing is an option, not something applicants should assume is guaranteed; placement depends on the current application process, eligibility, and available space.

Students considering residence-hall living should review Penn State's housing contract, deadlines, room arrangements, and meal-plan terms together. The reported annual room-and-board amount is useful for budgeting, but an actual bill depends on the assigned room and selected dining option. Commuters and students seeking off-campus housing should compare the full costs of rent, food, utilities, and transportation with a campus housing-and-dining plan.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
8:1
Undergraduates living on campus
32%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.