Penn State Beaver
Penn State Beaver offers bachelor's degrees, on-campus housing, and varsity sports, all within easy reach of Pittsburgh.
Campus Facts
Degrees
12 baccalaureate; most of Penn State's 275+ programs start here as part of the 2+2 Plan
Clubs & Organizations
14 student groups
Sports
7 teams in the PSUAC and USCAA
Ratio
16:1 student-to-teacher ratio
Students
504 undergraduate students
Housing
University housing for 200 students; privately owned housing is also available near campus
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Life at Beaver
Small class sizes, a close-knit community, individualized support, and a strong alumni network are just a few reasons students choose Penn State Beaver.
The Center for Academic Achievement provides the resources to help you excel. Benefit from study spaces, tutoring, and relaxation options. The newly designed space includes a sensory room with customizable seating, lighting, and sound settings to enhance your experience.
Students engage in hands-on learning at the campus high tunnel, cultivating flowers and produce. The Student Farm Club promotes sustainability and interdisciplinary learning in food and agriculture systems.
Get ready to learn in high-tech laboratories, including an engineering maker space with areas for metalworking and woodworking. Students can utilize the lab's CNC Router, a computer-controlled machine that cuts wood, plastic, and metal.
Our athletics program is vital to campus life, with over twenty national and conference championships in the last decade. Whatever your athletic interest, our unique facilities include sand volleyball, a sports court, athletic fields, and a newly remodeled fitness center and fieldhouse.
Grab your passport! Study abroad opportunities have taken students around the globe, from studying business in Paris, France to exploring biomedical research in Stockholm, Sweden.
Psychology students conduct research in our neuropsychology lab, which has a comprehensive collection of the latest psychological tests. These include assessments of achievement, executive functioning, intelligence, language, memory, motor skills, and visual perception, enabling students to gain experience with real-world tools.
Students participate in competitive internship programs at renowned organizations like Lockheed Martin, Walt Disney World, UPMC, and FedEx. These internships provide valuable experience and connections, setting students up for successful careers.
I felt very welcome as soon as I got on the campus. It was an immediate family atmosphere, and it just felt like home.
Emily Keener
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Majors at Beaver
Enroll in one of our campus degrees and enjoy personalized support, setting you up for success.
2+2 Plan
Take advantage of our 2+2 plan and begin nearly any of Penn State’s 275+ majors here and finish at another.
Campus Life
Make connections through fourteen groups brought together by shared interests in academics, culture, professional goals, and service.
Take your athletic interests to the next level. Learn more about our seven varsity teams, club and intramural sports, fitness facilities, and campus recreation.
Explore on-campus living at Harmony Hall, our modern residence hall, where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.
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Financial Aid
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