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2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  716
world rank  1922

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Overview

Founded in 1967, the Penn State College of Medicine is a non-profit public specialized higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hershey (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Penn State College of Medicine (PSMSHMC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Penn State College of Medicine (PSMSHMC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PSMSHMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Penn State College of Medicine's Control Typepublic

Entity

Penn State College of Medicine's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Penn State College of Medicine' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Penn State College of Medicine's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym PSMSHMC
Founded 1967
Motto Vincat Scientia Morbos
Let Knowledge Conquer Disease
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Campus Location

Address 500 University Drive
Hershey
17033-2360 Pennsylvania
United States
Penn State College of Medicine Phone Number +1 (717) 531 8521
Penn State College of Medicine Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Penn State College of Medicine's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Penn State College of Medicine's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Penn State College of Medicine's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Penn State College of Medicine.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
International
students
Not reported over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Penn State College of Medicine's admission information.

Penn State College of Medicine's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Penn State College of Medicine's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Penn State College of Medicine a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Penn State College of Medicine's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Penn State College of Medicine's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Penn State College of Medicine's Admission Office Admission Office

Office for Student Affairs 500 University Drive, H060
Hershey 17033-2390
(717) 531 8755


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Penn State College of Medicine.

Penn State College of Medicine's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Penn State College of Medicine has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Penn State College of Medicine's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Penn State College of Medicine's Control Type Control Type

Penn State College of Medicine is a public higher education institution.


Penn State College of Medicine's Entity Type Entity Type

Penn State College of Medicine is a non-profit higher education institution.


Penn State College of Medicine's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Penn State College of Medicine's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Penn State College of Medicine does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Penn State College of Medicine's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
Size & Setting Exclusively graduate/professional institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively graduate
Undergraduate Profile Not classified (Exclusively Graduate) institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Not Classified (Exclusively Graduate Programs)
Graduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Penn State College of Medicine's main facilities:


Penn State College of Medicine's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Penn State College of Medicine's Library


Penn State College of Medicine's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Penn State College of Medicine's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Penn State College of Medicine's main services:


Penn State College of Medicine's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Penn State College of Medicine's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Penn State College of Medicine's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Penn State College of Medicine's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Penn State College of Medicine's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Penn State College of Medicine's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Penn State College of Medicine is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1967


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Penn State College of Medicine's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Penn State College of Medicine's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Pennsylvania State University

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Penn State College of Medicine's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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