Pennsylvania State University is at the top 55 World-class universities (Center for
World University Rankings, 2021) and top 25 U.S. research universities. It was founded
in 1855 and currently has over 89,500 undergraduate and graduate students who attend
the Main Campus and an additional 20 campuses around Pennsylvania. Penn State Hazleton
is one of those 20 campuses and is located on 125 scenic acres in northeastern Pennsylvania,
approximately two hours from New York City, Philadelphia and Penn State’s University
Park campus. The campus offers baccalaureate and associate degrees and certificate
programs, in addition to the first two years of Penn State’s 275+ majors, to approximately
600 traditional-age and adult learners from 20 states and 10 countries. On-campus
housing is available for 450 students. Penn State Hazleton combines the resources
of an internationally-recognized university with caring, top-notch faculty–all designed
to encourage student success. Academic and co-curricular opportunities abound offering
students a great environment to learn and earn a world-class Penn State degree.