Penn State is a top-ranked research university and Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution, founded with a mission of high-quality teaching, expert research, and global service. Discover a community—more than 725,000 strong—driven to make a difference.
With the resources of twenty-four campuses, plus an online World Campus, Penn State's educational model provides opportunities to build your future and your career.
Academics
Faculty members, graduate researchers, and undergraduate students collaborate to conduct expert research on topics ranging from acoustics to zombie ants.
Research
Penn State students, faculty, staff, and alumni are creating positive impact in their communities—in Pennsylvania and beyond.
ExploreThis spring, Penn State awarded approximately 14,400 degrees, including 206 associate, 11,807 baccalaureate, 1,756 master's, 214 law, 236 doctoral, and 183 medical degrees. The experiences and knowledge these graduates have gained at Penn State will form the foundation for the future they want to build.
Diplomas awarded to students University-wide during the spring 2021 commencement.
Ranking for best-trained graduates (tied with MIT).
University for producing CEOs, according to a 2019 LinkedIn study.
