NCAA Division I FBS
Division
42,284
Enrollment
3.7
Avg GPA
61%
Acceptance
86%
Graduation
93%
Retention
Penn State is a NCAA Division I FBS program competing in the Big Ten. Located in University Park, PA with an enrollment of 42,284 students. Average GPA: 3.7. Acceptance rate: 61%. Graduation rate: 86%. Urban campus setting. Variable climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.
Last updated: April 2026
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 all sports
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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. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Penn State has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.
The average GPA for athletes at Penn State is 3.7. The school maintains a 86% graduation rate.
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