What division is Penn State?

Penn State competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for Penn State?

The average GPA at Penn State is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Penn State?

Penn State has an enrollment of approximately 42,284 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Penn State?

Penn State has an acceptance rate of 61%.

How do I get recruited to play at Penn State?

To get recruited at Penn State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Penn State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Penn State

University Park, PAFBSBig Ten

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

42,284

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

61%

Acceptance

86%

Graduation

93%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Penn State is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in University Park, PA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Penn State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

86%

Acceptance

61%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,316

Retention

93%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$55,620

Coaching Staff2026 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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Why this exists

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About Penn State Athletics

Penn State is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in University Park, PA, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 42,284 students, Penn State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Penn State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Penn State is 3.7. The school maintains a 86% graduation rate.

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