Penn State Abington is a campus of Pennsylvania State University. Here is a detailed introduction:

Campus Overview

Geographical location: Located in a small town 40 minutes away from Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, and 2 hours away from New York, the largest city in the United States. The surrounding environment is beautiful and the transportation is convenient.

Campus size: The campus is not large. There are about 4,000 students and more than 100 full-time professors. The average number of students in a class is about 20. The smaller class size makes it easier for students to get the attention and guidance of professors.

Historical origin: It was built in 1950 and was funded by a banker named Jay Cooke during the American Civil War.

Academic resources

Major settings: It offers 26 four-year degree programs, covering a variety of fields from business to early childhood education. Students can also choose the 2+2 plan, starting their studies at the Abington campus first, and then transferring to other campuses, such as the main campus University Park, to study at Pennsylvania State University's 275 Any of multiple majors.

Teaching resources: As part of Pennsylvania State University, students at the Abington campus can share the powerful teaching resources of Pennsylvania State University, including top scientific research equipment, rich books and materials, and an excellent teaching team.

Faculty: It has a team of high-quality full-time professors who not only have profound attainments in academic research, but also have rich teaching experience. They can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance to help students make progress on their academic path.

Campus life

Accommodation conditions: There is a Lions Gate student apartment community on campus, which can provide accommodation for more than 400 students. In addition, there are some apartments suitable for students around the school, such as Regency Towers, College Station, Meadowbrook Apartments, Towers at Wyncote, etc. These apartments have their own characteristics and can meet the needs of different students.

Student organizations: There are more than 25 student organizations covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other fields. Students can join the corresponding organizations according to their interests and hobbies, make friends with like-minded people, expand interpersonal relationships, and improve their leadership and comprehensive qualities.

Cultural and entertainment: The school will organize various cultural and entertainment activities, such as art exhibitions, concerts, drama performances, sports competitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life. In addition, students can also use their weekends to go to Philadelphia or New York to visit museums, art galleries, theaters, etc., and feel the cultural atmosphere of big cities.

Food and Beverage: There are supermarkets, shopping malls, Chinese and Korean restaurants around the campus. There is a large chain Korean supermarket H-Mart, as well as supermarkets such as Giant, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and shopping malls such as Willow Grove Mall and King of Prussia. In addition, the surrounding Chinese restaurants such as Chuan Wang Fu and Pinwei can meet the different dietary needs of students.

Learning Support

Learning Center: The Learning Center located in Sutherland Room 315 provides free help to students in almost all subjects, including essay revision, language learning, etc.

School Medical Service: The school doctor is located on the first floor of Lares, providing basic medical services to students to ensure their physical health.

Apply for Admission

Application Requirements: For different types of students, such as freshmen, transfer students, international students, etc., there are corresponding application requirements, generally including high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, standardized test scores, etc. Specific requirements can be found on the school's official website.

Admission: The school implements an open admissions policy with a relatively high admission rate, providing many students with the opportunity to study at Pennsylvania State University.

Tuition and Financial Aid: Tuition varies by major and course. The school provides students with a variety of scholarships, grants and financial aid programs to help students reduce their financial burden and allow more talented and potential students to receive quality education.