Facts and Figures

The Penn State College of Engineering has grown over its 125-plus-year history into the largest college at the University and one of the largest engineering colleges in the nation, ranking among the best for undergraduate and graduate education and research impact.

Undergraduate Education

Bachelor’s Degree Enrollment: Fall 2024

University Park: 8,827
Other Penn State Campuses: 2,521

Graduate Education

Master’s and Doctoral Degree Enrollment: Fall 2024

University Park: 1,718
World Campus: 451

Research

Externally Funded Expenditures: 2023-24

$157.3 million

Research Awards: 2023-24

641

Rankings

Undergraduate Engineering Programs: U.S. News & World Report

Overall: 21
Public Institutions: 12

Specialties:

Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering: 13
Biological/Agricultural Engineering: 7
Civil Engineering: 13
Computer Science: 23
Computer Engineering: 39
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering: 24
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering: 20
Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering: 12
Mechanical Engineering: 16

Graduate Engineering Programs: U.S. News & World Report

Overall: 31
Public Institutions: 16