About the Institution
Penn State Abington is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University. Located approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in the Abington section of Abington Township, it is set in 45 acres (180,000 m2) wooded, which include a duck pond and stands of hardwood trees. The 3,250 undergraduate students are taught by a full-time faculty staff of 107 professors, with the average class size being 24 students. Students participate in a wide variety of activities and many types of intramural and intercollegiate sports.
Several degree options are available at Penn State Abington. Students may complete the first two years of any of 160 Penn State baccalaureate programs at the Abington campus, and then change assignment to the University Park campus of Penn State to complete their degree. Two associate degree programs, 16 baccalaureate degree programs, and continuing education programs designed for adult students are also available. Graduate degree programs are not offered at Penn State Abington. The athletics program has been accepted into a three-year provisiol NCAA Division III status.
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Administration of Justice (B.A. & B.S.)
American Studies
Art
Biology
Genetics and Developmental Biology option
Vertebrate Physiology option
Business
Accounting option
Fincial Services option
Health Services option
Individualized Business option
Marketing and Magement option
Childhood and Early Adolescent Education
PK-4 optioin
Corporate Communication
English
History
Information Sciences and Technology (IST)
Integrative Arts
Letters
Arts and Sciences
Nursing (for RNs to BSN)
Organization Leadership (OLEAD)
Psychological and Social Sciences (B.A. & B.S.)
Science
General Science option
Life Science option
Secondary Education
Biological Science Teaching Option