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The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State or PSU) is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania, Penn State became the state's only land-grant university in 1863.

The Pennsylvania State University © 2023. The path to a Penn State education starts here. Learn more about the undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education admission process and apply.

Explore all degree options ranging from more than 275 undergraduate majors, including top-ranked programs like engineering and business, to more than 300 graduate and professional programs, including medical and legal studies.

As Pennsylvania’s largest public university, Penn State educates nearly 90,000 students each year—including first-generation college students and adult learners. Outside of the classroom, students have opportunities to round out their education through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, research, internships, and more.