Public
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Hazleton
6-yr Graduation
26%
-1.0pp vs peer
Total enrollment
502
peer median 542
Avg net price
$17,597
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About
Penn State Hazleton is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University located in Sugarloaf Township, Pennsylvania. It has an enrollment of 426 students as of 2021.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
585
585 candidates competed
Admitted
564
96.4% acceptance rate
Enrolled
146
25.9% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
26%-1.0pp vs peer
Overall completion
26%-1.0pp vs peer
4-year graduation
16%
4-year graduation
16%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
21%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
21%
Full-time retention
75%
Full-time retention
75%
Pell equity
11.0pp gap
Pell recipients
32%30 of 95
Non-Pell (all)
21%21 of 100
Subsidized loan, no Pell
21%11 of 53
No Federal Aid
21%10 of 47
Pell recipients here graduate at a 11.0-point higher rate than non-Pell students, unusual and worth a closer look.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$17,597
vs peer median $17,597
Federal loans
59.8%
In-state tuition
$15,208
Out-of-state
$25,392
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 17,838 borrowers who entered repayment, 254 (1.4%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.4%
-0.9pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
17,838
Defaulted
254
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
4.9%-4.4
2017
5.0%-4.2
2018
4.0%-3.0
2019
1.4%-0.9
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at PSU
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs21
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
77 total completions
01Health Professions
2735.1%
01Health Professions
2735.1%
02Psychology
1823.4%
02Psychology
1823.4%
03Business
1114.3%
03Business
1114.3%
04Security/Protective
1013.0%
04Security/Protective
1013.0%
05Computer Sciences
67.8%
05Computer Sciences
67.8%
06Engineering
33.9%
06Engineering
33.9%
07Liberal Arts
22.6%
07Liberal Arts
22.6%
08Biological Sciences
00.0%
08Biological Sciences
00.0%
09Visual/Performing Arts
00.0%
09Visual/Performing Arts
00.0%
10Education
00.0%
10Education
00.0%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
502
12-mo unduplicated
603
Undergraduate
603
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
53%318
Women
47%285
Race / ethnicity composition
White
56.3%
Hispanic
24.9%
Black
8.6%
Asian
4.0%
Two or more
3.2%
Non-resident
1.6%
Unknown
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
111
66 M · 45 W
Women athletes
40.5%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$746K
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$3K
$3K
Head-coach salaries
$5K
$6K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 6
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Soccer
16
19
$49,800
Soccer
16 M · 19 W
Basketball
22
11
$69,715
Basketball
22 M · 11 W
Baseball
25
—
$66,307
Baseball
25 M · —
Softball
—
16
$30,644
Softball
— · 16 W
Volleyball
—
11
$50,520
Volleyball
— · 11 W
Golf
6
—
$15,471
Golf
6 M · —
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.96
1 offenses · 510 students
3-year trend
4.231 yr ago1.96Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
6
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
5
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
2
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Burglary
1
By location
1total
- On campus1
Includes 1 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
1
Dating violence
0
Stalking
1 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs00
Liquor010
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
12.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
33
PSU vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions PSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectPennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 26% | — | 502 | $17,597 | — |
| 16% | 98.1% | 2,371 | $22,213 | — | |
| 22% | 95.7% | 482 | $17,418 | — | |
| 30% | 98.7% | 1,884 | $24,356 | — | |
| 25% | 98.1% | 1,236 | $22,585 | — | |
| 36% | 95.5% | 405 | $14,596 | — | |
| 18% | 96.5% | 352 | $15,521 | — | |
| 18% | 97.4% | 867 | $18,220 | — | |
| 27% | 98.2% | 582 | $19,454 | — | |
| 22% | 95.3% | 421 | $18,305 | — | |
| 29% | 96.6% | 624 | $19,659 | — | |
| 30% | 92.2% | 265 | $18,095 | — | |
| 19% | 97.0% | 315 | $16,448 | — | |
| 62% | 88.2% | 477 | $13,807 | — | |
| 65% | 88.3% | 1,544 | $16,403 | — | |
| 57% | 83.0% | 2,482 | $16,798 | — | |
| 53% | 86.7% | 745 | $10,875 | — | |
| — | 0.0% | 173 | — | — | |
| Peer group median | 27% | 95.7% | 542 | $17,597 |
Institutions like PSU
Explore the federal data for institutions in PSU's comparison group.
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Grad rate16%Admit rate98.1%Enrollment2,371Net price$22,213View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Grad rate22%Admit rate95.7%Enrollment482Net price$17,418View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Grad rate30%Admit rate98.7%Enrollment1,884Net price$24,356View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Grad rate25%Admit rate98.1%Enrollment1,236Net price$22,585View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Grad rate36%Admit rate95.5%Enrollment405Net price$14,596View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
Grad rate18%Admit rate96.5%Enrollment352Net price$15,521View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Grad rate18%Admit rate97.4%Enrollment867Net price$18,220View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Grad rate27%Admit rate98.2%Enrollment582Net price$19,454View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
Grad rate22%Admit rate95.3%Enrollment421Net price$18,305View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Grad rate29%Admit rate96.6%Enrollment624Net price$19,659View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
Grad rate30%Admit rate92.2%Enrollment265Net price$18,095View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Grad rate19%Admit rate97.0%Enrollment315Net price$16,448View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Grad rate62%Admit rate88.2%Enrollment477Net price$13,807View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Grad rate65%Admit rate88.3%Enrollment1,544Net price$16,403View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Grad rate57%Admit rate83.0%Enrollment2,482Net price$16,798View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Grad rate53%Admit rate86.7%Enrollment745Net price$10,875View data - Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
Grad rate—Admit rate0.0%Enrollment173Net price—View data
Campus network
PSU is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
Part ofPennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA · Main campus
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Penn State Abington
Abington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PAView data - PA
Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PAView data - PA
Penn State Berks
Reading, PAView data - PA
Penn State Brandywine
Media, PAView data - PA
Penn State DuBois
DuBois, PAView data - PA
Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PAView data - PA
Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Lemont Furnace, PAView data - PA
Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PAView data - PA
Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PAView data - PA
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PAView data - PA
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PAView data - PA
Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PAView data - PA
Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PAView data - PA
Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, PAView data - PA
Penn State Shenango
Sharon, PAView data - PA
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dallas, PAView data - PA
Penn State York
York, PAView data - Main campusPA
World Campus
University Park, PAView data
PSU Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
Phone
814-863-8721
Address
203 Rider Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
The nexus of research, accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning that supports individual unit endeavors towards organizational excellence by making institutional data and strategic information easily accessible, clearly understood, and well-leveraged both within the University and across the Commonwealth.
Visit IR office pageTeam
15 members
- Carly SunseriAssistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research
- Kim MarchekLead Data Process Analyst
- Katarina DurasovaDirector of Data Modeling
- Sravani GogulamudiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Jeffrey MolekBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Bhavya PidikitiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Aaron TippettDirector of Data Science and Analytics
- Sandy TakAssociate Director of Data Science and Analytics
- Xianzeng NiuData Scientist
- Humaira RahmanData Analyst
- Yuanhong ZhuData Scientist
- Aida Ali AkreyiDirector of Institutional Reporting
- Cheryl MurphyInstitutional Reporting Programmer
- Holly PedriInstitutional Reporting Specialist
- Russ RichinsInstitutional Data Analyst
Common Data Set
PSU's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardopair.psu.edu
- Data dictionaryData Digest | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research2026The page provides an overview of the resources and areas of focus within the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton. It includes sections on accreditation, assessment, institutional surveys, projects, dashboards, and reports, as well as strategic planning, academic analytics, and other relevant institutional data and resources. The information aims to support strategic planning and continuous improvement at the university.opair.psu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookInstitutional Research2026The page provides detailed information about the Institutional Research operations at Pennsylvania State University, overseen by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR). It includes various projects, dashboards, reports, and assessments that support the strategic planning and organizational excellence of the university. It also highlights collaborative studies, surveys, and data tools like the Data Digest that enable users to access and utilize data effectively for institutional insights, and discusses the economic impact and enrollment metrics across the university.opair.psu.edu
- Strategic planPenn State Strategic Plan2025The strategic plan aims to enhance Penn State's standing as a world-class institution by transforming the educational experience, promoting inclusion, and advancing healthcare and research. By focusing on six priority areas, including student success and interdisciplinary research, the plan seeks to drive economic development and community impact. The plan's implementation is rooted in principles of integrity, respect, and agility, ensuring progress towards a better future for students and faculty alike.strategicplan.psu.edu
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about PSU.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton reports a 6-year graduation rate of 26% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton reports a total enrollment of 502 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?
The average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton is $17,597 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton's yield rate is 25.9%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton located?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton is located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202-8025.
Who runs Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton's IR work is done by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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