C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

4-Year Public
📍 Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
C+
62/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
C
50/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

332
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
52%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
91%
Acceptance Rate
$14,895
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango ▼

44% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$73,606
Avg Monthly Rent
$961
1-Year Change
+6.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$63,435
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$55,620
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
41.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 77th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$84,050$120,729+31%#37 of 459#37$25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,955$91,032+2%#323 of 966#328$23,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services$49,749$75,396+28%#37 of 275#31$25,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$58,140$73,308-15%#86 of 126#85$25,000
Business/Commerce$45,110$65,292-5%#121 of 271#143$25,593
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$37,834$58,195+10%#124 of 476#101$26,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37,240$56,877+3%#250 of 660#231$25,500
Business/Corporate Communications$32,445$55,840-15%#14 of 25#13$25,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$34,030$45,943-5%#101 of 172#110$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $73,606
  • Avg rent near campus: $961/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 16121 (14.4% cap, Farrell)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $13,568 $22,876

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
59%
Receive Pell Grants
51%
Take Out Loans
$14,895
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,852
$30,001 - $48,000$12,180
$48,001 - $75,000$17,350
$75,001 - $110,000$20,671
$110,001+$21,875

Student Demographics

332
Total Students
64%
Women
71%
Traditional Age (18-24)
44%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Hispanic 3%
Black 10%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 44%
With Family 56%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~146 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 58%
Hybrid (Some Online) 39%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango has an acceptance rate of 91%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango?
Tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is $13,568 for in-state students and $22,876 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,895.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango?
The graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango a good school?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango has a total enrollment of 332 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango?
Yes! Approximately 44% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 146 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Sharon area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology