Established in 1855, Pennsylvania State University (also known as Penn State) is a public research institution with 24 colleges and schools spread over several campuses, with its main campus located in University Park, Pennsylvania.

In 2022, with 48,201 students enrolled in 585 programs, the university awarded 16,675 bachelor’s and 4,685 master’s, doctoral and other professional degrees.

Penn State acceptance rate in 2021 was 52%, while the athletics graduation success rate stands at 92% success rate as of 2021.

Pennsylvania State University is home to the Nittany Lions football team, which plays its home games at the Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.