What is Penn State best known for?

Pennsylvania State University—University Park is a public institution that was founded in 1855. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 41,359, its setting is city, and the campus size is 7,958 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. read more

Penn State is known for its mascot the Nittany Lion. Penn State is known for being home to one of the largest fraternity hubs in the country. We have roaring Greek life. Penn State is known for having 24 different campuses spread throughout the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, each with their own unique programs and degrees. read more

Penn State is ranked at No. 52 internationally in the 2016 Center for World University Rankings, and ranked 35 nationally. ADDITIONAL RANKINGS. Gartner, Inc.: Penn State Smeal College of Business has the No. 1 undergraduate and graduate programs in supply chain management in the country, according to technology research firm Gartner, Inc., in 2016. read more