Penn State University Park is the main campus of Pennsylvania State University. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Profile:

History of the school: Founded in 1855, it has a long history.

Geographical location: Located in State College, Pennsylvania, in the valley of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, it is only 3 to 4 hours' drive from New York City, Washington and Philadelphia, with convenient transportation.

Campus size: The total area is about 18,370 acres, which is large in scale.

Number of students: There are about 41,289 students on campus.

Academic strength:

Professional settings: It has more than 160 majors, covering the College of Agriculture, College of Humanities, College of Art, Architecture and Design, College of Basic Sciences, College of Earth and Geological Sciences, College of Communication, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Information Technology and other fields. It is one of the ten largest public universities in the United States.

Scientific research achievements: It has created many firsts in the United States. It is the first university in the United States to establish an industrial engineering department (1909) and the first school in the United States to implement cross-disciplinary teaching. It enjoys a high reputation in the world in the fields of materials science, agricultural biology, meteorology, acoustic engineering, applied chemistry, etc.

Teaching resources: As the main campus, students can make full use of rich teaching resources, including a large number of library collections, advanced scientific research equipment, etc.

Faculty: The faculty of each department is well-organized, and there are many experts and scholars who have in-depth research and rich teaching experience in professional fields .

Campus life:

Accommodation conditions: A variety of on-campus accommodation options are provided, and the types of dormitories are diverse to meet the needs of different students .

Catering services: There are multiple cafeterias and restaurants on campus, providing a variety of dining options, including a variety of gourmet and healthy foods .

Sports activities: The school has complete sports facilities, including gymnasiums, swimming pools, stadiums, etc. Penn's football is very famous and is about in the Top Ten every year. Its logo is a lion "Nittany Lion".

Clubs and organizations: There are many student clubs and organizations covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports, public welfare and other aspects. Students can participate according to their own interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Application for admission:

Admission requirements: Undergraduate application requires TOEFL (ibt) 79 points, GPA 3.56 points, SAT math 620 points, SAT verbal 580 points, SAT total score 1200 points; IELTS undergraduate 6.5 points. Graduate application requirements vary depending on the major, and some majors require GRE or GMAT scores.

Application process: Including online submission of application materials, payment of application fees, provision of transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, etc. The application deadline is generally between November and February of the following year, and the specific date varies depending on the major and admission batch.

Campus characteristics:

Pioneer in distance education: As early as 1892, it was the first to open correspondence courses in the United States, and it was a pioneer in distance education in American universities. The "World Campus", built in 1998, is one of the few "virtual universities" of considerable size in the United States.

Public Ivy: A public university that is labeled as one of the "Public Ivies" and is considered to provide an educational quality comparable to that of the Ivy League.

Beautiful campus: The campus has a beautiful environment and many ancient and famous trees. Except for the bell tower, the other buildings are not as tall as the trees, as if it were a park.