University Park, PA Colleges
University Park
"University Park" is the name given by the Pennsylvania State University to its flagship campus in State College, Pennsylvania. "University Park, Pennsylvania" is not an incorporated community but exists as a postal address, with the accompanying zip code of 16802, for ease of mail delivery and to distinguish on-campus from off-campus addresses. University Park sits within the State College Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Centre County, Pennsylvania. Almost all of University Park sits within the borough of State College; the northeastern part of campus is within College Township. While most of the university is located in the borough of State College, the campus post office was designated "University Park, Pennsylvania" in 1953 when university president Milton Eisenhower changed the name of the Pennsylvania State College to the present Pennsylvania State University.
The campus is served by the Penn State University Police.
The ZCTA for ZIP code 16802 had a population of 9,172 at the 2000 census.
Federally, University Park is part of Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Glenn "G.T." Thompson, elected in 2008.
Schools in and around University Park, PA
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; 44,406 students; $26,276 average out-state tuition; $14,412 average in-state tuition |
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South Hills School of Business & Technology
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 729 students; $14,148 average out-state tuition; $14,148 average in-state tuition |
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Juniata College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,532 students; $32,120 average out-state tuition; $32,120 average in-state tuition |
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Du Bois Business College-Huntingdon
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 82 students; $9,225 average out-state tuition; $9,225 average in-state tuition |
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Lock Haven University
Four or more years; Public; 5,329 students; $12,510 average out-state tuition; $5,804 average in-state tuition |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Four or more years; Public; 4,013 students; $18,990 average out-state tuition; $12,412 average in-state tuition |
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YTI Career Institute-Altoona
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 248 students |
University Park, PA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| PA House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program | $4875 | Varies |
| Educational Gratuity Program | $500 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in University Park
- Information Science/Studies
- Finance
- Psychology
- Advertising
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Accounting
- Journalism
- Mechanical Engineering
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Elementary Education
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Economics
- Biology
- English Language and Literature
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
