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Graduate School of Education

The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education is one of the nation’s premier education schools. At Penn GSE, students and faculty enjoy an Ivy League environment that supports both practical knowledge building and high-quality research. Our alumni are recognized as some of the world’s most influential education leaders, and our distinguished professors are pioneers in their fields. 

Our Mission : Penn GSE partners with schools, universities, and communities to expand educational access – especially for those underserved by society. Through rigorous research and innovative programs, we develop new knowledge, and transformational teachers and leaders in pursuit of educational opportunity.

What began with the appointment of one professor in 1894 evolved into a top-ranked professional school of education. We have a 100-year legacy of producing education leaders through innovative ideas, passionate people, and a commitment to making a difference. With 40 standing faculty and just over 1,300 students, Penn GSE is a small school with remarkable scholarly productivity and influence. 

Penn GSE offers a vibrant array of high-quality degree programs in education research and practice. Our programs prepare students for careers as urban and international educators, school leaders, education researchers, higher education professionals, school psychologists, reading specialists, and more. In addition to degree programs, we offer professional development opportunities and certificates within the field of education. 

Renowned for our expertise in urban education, policy research, quantitative methods, practitioner inquiry, developmental psychology, and qualitative analysis, Penn GSE provides rigorous academic training and professional mentoring to help our students become effective leaders. Graduates of our innovative and interdisciplinary programs are shaping the future of education.

For more information:  https://www.gse.upenn.edu/   

Penn GSE emphasizes the interplay of theory, research, and practice in everything we do, believing that education research produces knowledge to inform practice, but also that research must be informed by the issues, needs, and concerns of practitioners. We are recognized for our strengths in research on urban education, policy, teaching and learning, the cultural contexts of education, language education, qualitative analysis, practitioner inquiry, developmental psychology, and quantitative and multimethod inquiry. 

Penn GSE is home to several faculty-run centers that produce cutting-edge research on global issues in education. Additionally, the School’s many practice-driven initiatives put innovative practices, strategies, and tools directly into the hands of practitioners, both in Philadelphia and across the globe.

For more information: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/research

Penn GSE has long been committed to preparing its students to live, work, and become leaders in a world marked by sweeping demographic change and interconnectedness. Our students, faculty, and staff come from diverse backgrounds, and the diversity of the school is intentionally fostered by Penn GSE’s policies and practices. Expanding and sustaining this diversity is crucial to our mission as a school. But there is always much more to do. 

Over the last few years, we have deepened our engagement in ongoing learning and dialogue about difference, as well as our shared interest in using education to create opportunity.

Penn GSE is proud of its diverse student population. On average, domestic students of color represent 43% of our student body. Penn GSE continues to enact a number of successful efforts to create a broader pipeline of students.

For more information: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/about-penn-gse/diversity-inclusion

Penn GSE’s world-class faculty and researchers—the intellectual heart of our School— have a major impact on education research and practice across the globe. This influential faculty answer vital questions and solve pressing problems in local, national, and global education. From literacy to college access to the Common Core, our researchers are leading the conversation about critical issues in education.  

Our professors possess particular strengths in teaching and learning, the cultural contexts of education, language education, qualitative research methods, and practitioner inquiry. In recent years, these strengths have deepened to include national leadership in policy research, urban education, developmental psychology, and quantitative and multimethod inquiry.

For more information: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics

PHILADELPHIA

Our commitment to active, on-the-ground engagement in Philadelphia is a reflection of the University-wide values expressed in the  Penn Compact 2022 . Penn GSE is not just located in Philadelphia—it is  of  Philadelphia. We partner with schools in small and large ways to work towards social justice—always endeavoring to leverage the expertise of the larger research university in service of a better education for all.

The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education is deeply involved in Philadelphia schools. It is crucial to our mission that Penn GSE faculty and students engage in all levels of education, both formal and informal, in traditional and alternative settings, to better learn how we can solve the challenges of urban education and contribute to the growth and well-being of our citizens. More than a third of our faculty work in or with Philadelphia public schools on issues ranging from improving the quality of writing instruction to teaching coding as part of the elementary school curriculum.

In any given year, we are involved in about 500 activities in almost 250 schools across Philadelphia. Additionally, we take part in over 70 community activities in over 65 locations.

For more information: View an interactive map of our activities in Philadelphia .

INTERNATIONAL

The University of Pennsylvania nurtures global networks and encourages innovative, cross-disciplinary research to better understand and resolve global issues. As part of this campus-wide initiative, Penn GSE students research, study, teach, and work across the globe, and over 70% of our standing faculty members are involved in international initiatives. Penn GSE also offers several academic programs that focus on international education or offer students the opportunity to study abroad. 

The Global Engagement Office at Penn GSE directly supports the mission of the School and the University in engaging in a sustained and meaningful way with issues of global importance. The aim is to increase GSE’s impact and widen its reach by supporting faculty, students and staff who work across borders and by encouraging partnerships with educational institutions in other nations. It also serves as an initial point of contact for scholars and agencies looking for opportunities and expertise to address strategic issues in teaching and learning. 

For more information: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/about-penn-gse/global-initiatives

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Pursuing a graduate or professional degree is an important investment in your future and can also be a significant investment of your time and money. Whether you're living on a budget or relying on external funding, the financial decisions you make during graduate school can have an impact for years to come.

This page provides information and resources to help you identify funding opportunities and make more informed financial decisions as you pursue your degree. Funding for student organizations and events can be found on our Graduate Student Groups page . 

Please visit Student Registration and Financial Services for a full list student policies related to financial aid, student accounts, course registration, and student records. 

Students experiencing an immediate financial emergency impacting their housing or health should  contact Student Intervention Services  right away.

Please click on a heading below to see resources related to graduate funding and finances. 

Penn graduate tuition and fees vary by school and program.

Graduate Appointments and Fellowships  There are a variety of university fellowships and appointments available to Penn graduate students. Students should refer to their appointment letter or contact their department to determine the type of stipend they are receiving. See also:  Guide to Graduate Student Appointments . 

Incoming PhD students receiving a university fellowship can typically expect the first stipend payment on September 30. Please contact department or school administrators for more information about university fellowships. 

Educational Loans Long term education loans, payable after departure from graduate school, are intended to help students cover the cost of attendance during the academic year. The University can only certify loan amounts for educational expenses up to the cost of attendance, less available student resources. More information can be found on the Student Financial and Registration Services (SRFS) website or by speaking with a  SRFS Graduate Financial Counselor .

Federal Student Loans  Federal student loans are intended to help students cover the cost of attendance during the academic year. International students are not eligible for federal loan programs. Both U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for federal student loans through the U.S. Department of Education.

For more information on federal loan programs, interest rates, and the amounts you are allowed to borrow; please visit the U.S. Government's   Federal Student Aid website .

Private Loans  International students may borrow from private sources or apply for private student loans through banks, credit unions, or other lending institutions. Private loans should be considered by US citizens and permanent residents only after all other borrowing options have been explored.

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Student Financial Services (SFS) , in conjunction with the financial aid director at the various schools, can assist with any questions regarding bills, financial aid, student loans, payment options, and any other financial matters.

Important Policies  Student Registration and Financial Services publishes student policies related to financial aid, student accounts, course registration, and student records.   

Student Accounts and Billing Penn.Pay  offers easy access to all your student financial account information, including real time detail charges and payments, optional interest-free payment plans, and related university financial activity. If you have questions about your bill or want more information about paying your bill, contact Student Financial Services or the Cashier's Office. 

Please visit the Penn.Pay site  to familiarize yourself with important information regarding your student account and payment options, as well as important due dates.

Stipend payments If you hold an assistantship, traineeship, or fellowship, you will need to complete payroll information in the University's online system and submit required documentation in person. Your department will provide you with instructions. You will not be paid until you have completed all of the required forms and steps. 

Payments are generally dispersed on the last weekday of the month and must be paid by direct deposit or debit card. 

SRFS partners with the Comptroller’s Office and the various schools and centers to provide  guidance on payments to students . 

School Contacts

Penn graduate student costs and funding vary by school and program. Please contact your program administrator or visit the pages below for more details. 

• Annenberg School for Communication  
• Arts & Sciences    
• Business:  MBA ;  EMBA ;  PhD programs  
• Dental Medicine   
• Education  
• Engineering and Applied Sciences    
• Nursing    
• Medicine:  Masters ,  MD ,  PHD    
• Social Policy & Practice  
• Veterinary Medicine

There are a number of specialized grant programs for Penn graduate students. Students are encouraged to speak with faculty and staff about additional opportunities offered by their school and/or department. 

• Penn Mentor Meals All Penn students can invite current or past professors, teaching assistants, advisors, and members of Penn’s professional staff who serve as mentors to a free lunch or dinner on Penn's campus. Take your faculty advisor or the students in your recitation out for lunch and get to know them a bit better!   
• Campaign for Community Grants   The Campaign for Community aims to strengthen our Penn community by finding ways to discuss and understand key issues that may appear to be difficult or intractable. The program provides grants of up to $1500 for projects and activities that help advance the Campaign's goals of encouraging mutual understanding, respect, and discussion among members of the community on important topics.   
• Funding for student groups   Visit our  student organizations  page for information about funding for recognized student groups and organizations.   
• SASGov grants: Support for SAS Graduate Division research students to pursue research and professional development    
• GSESG grants : Support for GSE students for conference travel and research    
• GAPSA Conference and Professional Travel Grants  Small grants to reimburse students for costs associated with travel to and participate in academic and professional conferences or meetings. Students may also have access to travel funds through their graduate school government or department.  
• GAPSA-Provost Fellowship for Interdisciplinary Innovation Grants of $6,000 to support original, student-derived initiatives that integrate knowledge across diverse academic disciplines. The fellowship is also meant to help the project-leader(s) develop, pursue and complete their proposed interdisciplinary initiatives.

Grants for Students with Financial Need Penn offers a number of funding sources to support individual graduate students with financial need. These include:

• Trustees’ Council of Penn Women Emergency Grant The Trustees' Council of Penn Women will offer grants to students who have special financial needs. Special consideration will be given to women students. Grants will be for sudden, compelling, and unanticipated need due to changed financial circumstances. Examples include the death or unemployment of a parent or illness. These students would be unable to continue their studies without special financial assistance. Students should demonstrate resourcefulness and self-reliance in their quest for a Penn education, and their qualities should identify them as role models for other University students.  
• Graduate Emergency Fund The Graduate Emergency Fund provides grants to assist currently enrolled graduate and professional students with urgent financial needs and unanticipated, one-time expenses. The fund is intended to support the continued academic progress and well-being of students experiencing short term financial hardship who cannot reasonably resolve their immediate financial needs through loans, aid programs, or personal resources.  
• Scholarships for Students with Disabilities The Weingarten Center provides need-based scholarships to students registered with Disability Services . Scholarships support a range of needs, including specialized equipment and assistive technology, neuropsychological or psychological testing, summer internship support, and more.  
• Insurance Grants for PhD Students The University offers two grant programs for PhD students to help offset the cost of health insurance and dental insurance. These grants are funded by the Office of the Provost and administered by the Graduate Student Center and the Office of Student Registration and Financial Services.  
• Grant Programs for PhD Students with Families The University offers grant programs for PhD students to help offset the cost of childcare and family expenses, and health insurance for dependents. These grants are funded by the Office of the Provost and administered by the Family Resource Center and the Office of Student Registration and Financial Services.  
• Career Services summer funding Career Services has compiled a variety of funding sources across Penn for professional pursuits over the summer. 

Individual Travel & Research Grants Several graduate school governments use a portion of their student activity fee allocation to fund individual travel and research grants, including: 

Student Event Funding 

• GAPSA Group Funding   GAPSA provides grants to support student group events. Groups apply through a universal application for a variety of funding categories.   Visit our  student organizations  page for information about additional funding options for recognized student groups and organizations. 

Internal award competitions The University offers several fellowships and awards to support Penn graduate students. In many cases, students must be nominated by their department and cannot apply directly to these awards. Students wishing to be nominated should contact their department’s graduate chair for details. 

• Limited Submission & Institutional Endorsement Competitive external opportunities that require submission or endorsement through Penn departments or centers.   
• Internal Award Competitions   Fellowships and awards for current and graduating Penn students.    
• Awards for graduate and professional student alumni  Coming soon!

Many schools and departments provide additional fellowship and grant opportunities for their students. Be sure to check with faculty and staff in your department for more information. 

External Fellowships and Grants Whereas “internal” awards are those offered by your department or the University, “external” awards are nationally- and internally-competitive opportunities offered by private foundations, government agencies, and corporations. Penn provides a number of resources and services to help students pursue these awards. 

Additional information about these and other awards can be found on our  Grants and Fellowships  page. 

Visit the  Student Employment Office  for more information about employment opportunities at Penn. Information about on-campus employment for international students can be found at  global.upenn.edu/isss/ oncampus

Penn/Federal Work-Study Eligible graduate students may participate during academic and/or summer terms.  

The Federal Work-Study program provides eligible students with employment opportunities. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

Penn/Federal Work-Study  is a federal government and Student Financial Services subsidized work program, which provides on-campus and off-campus employment to eligible undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. While the program offers a variety of job opportunities, a student is encouraged to seek community service work and/or work related to the student's course of study. The student is paid for those hours actually worked.

Part-Time Employment  Many on- and off-campus organizations hire graduate students. However, specific funding and employment rules may apply depending on your department, school and/or visa status. Part-time employment is generally paid on an hourly basis and is different from fellowship or grant funding, which provides monthly stipend support. 

• Visit the  Student Employment Office  for a  searchable list  of part-time employment opportunities on- and off-campus.
• Check out the public bulletin board in the lobby of the  Grad Center  for additional postings

Campus organizations that frequently hire graduate students include: 

• Career Services
• Communication Within the Curriculum (CWiC)  hires graduate students as "critical speaking" teaching fellows.  
• Critical Writing Program  hires graduate students for an assortment of writing positions.  
• Graduate Student Center  employs graduate and professional students as Fellows who develop programming, maintain the website, and staff the front desk.  
• International Student & Scholar Services  employs graduate and professional students for Orientation positions.  
• Office of College Houses and Academic Services  employs graduate and professional students as Graduate Associates in the undergraduate residences. GAs receive rent-free housing on campus and a meal plan.  
• Netter Center for Community Partnerships  hires graduate and professional students in a variety of roles, including work-study, intern, and volunteer positions.   
• Penn Transportation  hires drivers and dispatchers for shuttle vans (evening/night work).  
• VPSE Equity & Access Programs  administer several programs that may hire graduate students.  
• Weingarten Learning Resources Center  regularly offers advising, instructing, tutoring, and proctoring positions to graduate students through its various offices. 

Information about payroll and payments for University fellowships and assistantships can be found under the "Educational Costs" tab

Please click on a heading below to see resources related to individual personal finances and financial assistance. 

Penn is committed to providing resources to help you manage your finances.

Financial Wellness @ Penn Financial Wellness @ Penn  offers personal finance education, tools, and resources to help students improve their financial well-being. Explore Financial Wellness @ Penn's modules on  Budgeting, Banking, Managing Debt, and Investing . You can also attend or request a  workshop  on topics related to personal finance. In addition to these modules

In addition to our modules, all Penn students have access to two external financial wellness resources:

• Cash Course , developed by the National Endowment For Financial Education, offers self-paced personal finance education, including a series of worksheets and templates for use by students and blog posts featuring students' anecdotes. To create your account, indicate that you are a student at the University of Pennsylvania on the sign-up page.  
• Financial Avenue , developed by Inceptia, offers courses on a range of financial literacy topics. Each course includes a combination of videos, worksheets, and action items for students to improve their financial well-being. Create your account today using Penn’s school access code:  kw7rqd .

Personal finance resources  that grad students may find useful include:

• GradSense An online education platform that provides students with important financial information on topics from money management to the value of pursuing an advanced degree. This site aims to help graduate and undergraduate students make wise financial decisions that will support their long term academic and professional career goals.  
• Grad Student Finances  
• Financial Lessons for Grad Students  
• Budgeting, Saving & Credit  
• College Budget Template  
• CashCourse: Real Life Money Guide  
• 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy 360 Degrees of Financial literacy is a national volunteer effort of the nation’s Certified Public Accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances and develop money management skills. It focuses on financial education as a lifelong endeavor—from children learning about the value of money to adults reaching a secure retirement.

Personal Finance InfoGraphics from the Council of Graduate Studies (CGS)

• Let Compound Interest Work for You  
• Repaying Your Federal Graduate Student Loan  
• Evaluating a Job Offer  
• Negotiating a Job Offer

Banking Resources    If you open a bank account with either PNC Bank, your PennCard can also be used as an ATM card and as a pin-based bank debit card. This eliminates the need to carry an extra card to access your money. There are numerous banks close to campus:

• PNC Bank , 3535 Market Street
• Bank of America , 3925 Walnut Street
• Citizens Bank , 134 South 34th Street
• Santander Bank , 3131 Market Street
• TD Bank , 3735 Walnut Street
• Wells Fargo , 3431 Chestnut Street
• Student Federal Credit Union at the University of Pennsylvania , 3401 Walnut St. *not affiliated with the University 

Tax Information for Graduate Students 

• Penn Division of Finance:  Tax Withholding on Graduate Stipends   (scroll to "Graduate Stipends")   
• Internal Revenue Service statement on federal taxes  
• Pennsylvania Department of Revenue statement on state taxes  
• Tax Information for International Students & Scholars at Penn  
• IRS Guidance for Scholarships, Fellowship Grants, and Other Grants    
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Please note: Although no reporting or withholding is required for U.S. students, the students must report and pay federal income tax on any payments in excess of tuition, fees, books, and certain other expenses. Further, there are special rules for international students. All Educational Fellowship and Pre-doctoral trainee grants to international students must be reported on IRS Form 1042-S. If the student is not from a tax treaty country, then federal income tax must be withheld from the stipend allowance at 14%. Those students from tax treaty countries that have a provision for scholarships and fellowships may claim exemption from withholding by applying for a tax treaty

Students experiencing an immediate financial emergency impacting their health, including the inability to afford groceries, should  contact Student Intervention Services .

Campus Organic Produce Giveaways

In partnership with Penn Wellness and the Penn Park Farm, various campus locations provide regular weekly or monthly organic produce giveaways to help connect students who identify as food insecure with free, fresh produce straight from the Penn Farm. Students are encouraged to bring their own containers and to take only as much as they will use. All produce is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and available until supplies run out. 

Grad Center weekly produce giveaway details are available here . Additional giveaways are posted on individual center websites and on our "around campus" calendar when possible. 

Campus Kitchens and Pantries 

The Greenfield Intercultural Center, Penn Women's Center, and LGBT Center maintain small stocks of food items and condiments in their community kitchens. Use policies and hours vary - please be sure to visit program websites for more details before visiting. 

Please note that these are not full food pantries, and students experiencing chronic food insecurity should consult with a member of the  Student Intervention Services  team about finding a sustainable solution.

Please note that the Greenfield Intercultural Center's pantry was paused during the Fall 2023 semester. Please contact the Center for more details. 

Public Food Assistance and Nutrition Programs 

The  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  serves millions of people annually, ensuring that they and their families have access to nutritious food options. The  SNAP for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)  provides for the special dietary needs of nursing and pregnant women, infants, and children under the age of five. Additional federal programs can be found on the  Benefits.gov Food and Nutrition Page . See additional food assistance programs and food banks below. 

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services offers the   Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP , to help low-income households get more food. Applications  can be submitted online  or filed in person at your  county assistance office . For additional information and resources, visit the  Department of Human Services website .

The  Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger  connects people with food assistance programs and nutrition education; provides resources to a network of food pantries; and educates the public and policymakers about responsible solutions to food insecurity. If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, you can call the WHY Hunger Hotline at 1-800-5-HUNGRY or visit  http://www.auntbertha.com . 

Food Banks and Pantries

There are a number of local food banks in the area.  Many food pantries and banks also accept volunteers and donations. Local food banks and pantries include: 

• Philabundance   3616 South Galloway Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-339-0900  
• The People's Fridge  125 South 52nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19139
• Food Bank of South Jersey   1501 John Tipton Blvd. Pennsauken, NJ 08110 856-662-4884  
• Share Food Program   2901 W. Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 215-223-2220  
• Mary's Cupboard   100 Levittown Parkway Levittown, PA 19054 215-945-2550  
• Manna on Main Street   606 E. Main Street Lansdale, PA 19446 215-855-5454  
• Narberth Community Food Bank   201 Sabine Avenue, 2nd Floor Narberth, PA 19072 484-278-4579  
• St. Mark's United Methodist Church Food Pantry  220 S. Sproul Rd. Broomall, PA 19008 610-325-0130  
• Chester County Food Bank   650 Pennsylvania Drive Exton, PA 19341 610-873-6000  
• Montgomery County  Visit  MontCo Anti-Hunger Network  for the latest information on food pantries in Montgomery County.

United Way-supported  211Help  connects you to a specialist in your area who can put you in touch with organizations that provide critical services like food, housing and utilities programs and more.

Public Assistance Programs

On Benefits.gov, you can find government benefits related to  unemployment assistance ,  healthcare , and  food and nutrition . You can also use the  Benefit Finder  to find additional benefits for which you may be eligible. 

Unemployment Resources 

If you are facing unemployment or a lapse in employment, the following resources may be available to you:  

• Unemployment Insurance  provides unemployment benefits to those who lose their job through no fault of their own. 
• You may qualify for  Disaster Unemployment Assistance  if you do not qualify for other types of unemployment benefits.  
• Browse the  Unemployment Assistance  category and filter by state for unemployment benefits near you. 

To apply for unemployment assistance, please contact your  State Unemployment Assistance Agency . For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's  Unemployment Assistance Page .  

The  Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)  helps provide low-income families with their heating and cooling energy costs. See a state-by-state list of utility assistance programs on the   Benefits.gov Housing and Public Utilities Page .

WiFi, Data, and Internet

 See this  guide to internet and mobile service plans  for those with financial need for more information about qualifying for discounts on internet, computers, and resources to stay connected remotely. 

Legal Services 

The Undergraduate Assembly and the Graduate & Professional Student Assembly provide  free legal services to all students  in Penn’s community.

The  Gittis Legal Clinics  are Penn Carey Law School's teaching law firm, comprised of nine in-house clinics that provide low income residents with free or discounted legal services, provided by certified law students under close faculty supervision. The mission of the clinics is to educate students on the skills and intricacies of being a lawyer while serving the legal needs of clients and underserved communities.

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia  provides provides legal representation and advice to low-income tenants who are renters in non-subsidized housing in Philadelphia. CLS attorneys and other staff provide a full range of legal services, from individual representation to administrative advocacy to class action litigation, as well as community education and social work. 

Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA)  provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in Philadelphia. Volunteers assist clients with a variety of legal issues, including family law, foreclosure, public benefits, and more. PLA also provides referrals and support to organizations that coordinate  pro bono  volunteer lawyers, including  Philadelphia VIP  and the  Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project .  

The  Philadelphia Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS)  matches clients with carefully screened and well qualified lawyers in the Philadelphia area. LRIS refers to lawyers in more than 160 areas of the law. The initial consultation with any LRIS lawyer, up to 30 minutes, is only $35.00. There will be no upfront consultation fee in matters typically taken on a contingent fee basis. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, LRIS may be able to refer you to a legal aid agency or other resource that may be able to help you for low or no fee.

The  Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships  has a legal clinic staffed by current Drexel Law students who work with West Philadelphia community members. 

Medical and Dental Services 

Wellness at Penn free and low-cost services Access to Student Health and Counseling is based on student status and payment of general and clinical fees . 

• Counseling  services are available to all students at no additional charge.  
• All students paying the Clinicsl Fee have access to  Medical Services .  This includes free office visits and an array of free or subsidized services. 

Penn Dental Clinic Student Discount  As of September 1st, 2019 the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine committed to help students save more by offering significant student discounts on dental work. Currently-enrolled Penn student can receive a 30% discount on routine preventative dental services and 20% savings on specialty services at the Penn Dental Clinic. All University of Pennsylvania students that do not have dental insurance and who bring their student ID to their dental visit are eligible for these significant discount opportunities.  Learn more  (PDF)

Please note:  students have  several insurance and discount options for dental care . PhD and EdD students may also be eligible for a  dental insurance grant  to help with cost of purchasing the Penn Dental Student Insurance Plan. 

Aetna Vital Savings Discount Program Aetna offers the  Vital Savings Discount Program  as an option for students to purchase on a voluntary basis. This is a discount program, not insurance.  Please note: Penn Faculty Practice does not accept this discount program.  Please contact the Penn health insurance Office at 215 746 3535 or email  [email protected]  for information.

See information about discounted legal and medical services in the section above

Academic technology and software All Penn students have access to a range of free and discounted technology resources through the University and individual schools.  Learn more .   

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Master of science in education (m.s.ed.), you are here, explore higher education and be ready to shape university life through administration, leadership, and research. .

In one year, the Higher Education master's program  gives people in the early stages of their higher education careers a  better understanding of how the enterprise of higher education is structured, governed, financed, and managed.  Students shape a plan of study that prepares them for leadership roles in institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies involved in constructing higher education nationally and worldwide. 

What Sets Us Apart

About the program.

Courses are reading and writing intensive and involve discussion-oriented seminars, individual and group projects, interactive case studies, and hands-on, work-based applications of learning.

Fall & Spring: 3-5 courses for full-time students, 1-2 courses for part-time students; Summer: optional, up to 4 courses for full or part-time students

Culminating experience Comprehensive paper

The program explores a wide range of topics including access to and equity within higher education, student development, postsecondary administration and management, organizational change, curriculum and pedagogy, economics and financing, and postsecondary policies at federal, state, and global levels. 

Graduate Assistantship All full-time Higher Education M.S.Ed. students are encouraged to seek graduate assistantships. These positions typically entail 15-20 hours of work per week, and may coincide with Professional Development in Higher Education , though students do not earn course credit for assistantships.

The Higher Education M.S.Ed. curriculum provides a broad, foundational knowledge of the enterprise of higher education. Students may choose from other emphasized areas of knowledge, which  include but are not limited to :

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• University Administration
• Public Policy
• International Higher Education
• Research, Methods, and Inquiry
• Higher Education Foundations

For more information on courses and requirements, visit the  Higher Education M.S.Ed. program in the University Catalog .

Courses typically offered by the Higher Education Division include, among others:

• Diversity in Higher Education
• History of American Higher Education
• University Community Partnerships
• Gender in College
• Understanding MSIs
• Building Inclusive Communities
• Access and Choice
• Administration of Student Life
• Enrollment Management
• Organization & Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics
• Case Studies in Higher Education Administration
• Public Policy in Higher Education
• Advanced Public Policy Seminar
• Law and Higher Education
• Globalization and the University
• Democratizing Higher Education Participation
• Higher Education Policy: What We Can Learn from Other Countries
• Introduction to Inquiry in Educational Research
• Social and Statistical Network Analysis
• Quasi-Experimental Design
• Student Development in College Environments
• College Student Health
• Faculty and Academic Governance
• Ethics and Leadership in Higher Education
• Higher Education Finance
• Economics of Higher Education
• Contemporary Issues in Higher Education

Higher Education Required Courses

Students must complete six Higher Education courses, including “Diversity in Higher Education”.

Distribution Requirement

Candidates for the M.S.Ed. degree must demonstrate knowledge of the field of education beyond the area of specialization. This requirement is met by satisfying the distribution requirement. To meet the distribution requirement students must complete one approved graduate level GSE course outside the Higher Education division. 

Elective Courses

Three elective courses may be taken at any school at Penn; however, the majority of Higher Ed students fulfill their electives within the division. Courses must be at the 500 level or above and students must consult their academic advisor before enrolling in any course outside of the Graduate School of Education.

Comprehensive Examination

Higher Education master’s degree candidates must pass a comprehensive exam in order to graduate. The exam requires students to apply their foundational knowledge of higher education. To qualify to take the examination, students must have completed at least six Higher Education course units, or be enrolled in at least the sixth course unit. The exam is given in both the fall and spring terms.

Note: Any substitutions for required courses must be approved by your advisor and/or the Division Chair.

Part-time Master's Students

Part-time M.S.Ed. students must be registered for at least 1 CU each fall and spring term, up to 2 CUs per term. Enrolling in coursework during the summer terms is not required.

Most M.S.Ed. courses are offered between 10am and 6:30pm. Some courses are offered from 7pm to 9pm.

Our Faculty

Higher Education faculty are leading the conversation about how to expand college access, equity, and affordability. These experts are routinely sought by university presidents, foundation leaders, journalists, and policymakers seeking to understand the changing landscape of higher education. 

Affiliated Faculty

Peter Garland Executive Vice Chancellor, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Ph.D., Penn State University

Anita Mastroieni Executive Director for Graduate Education and Initiatives Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania

Leland S. McGee Adjunct Assistant Professor Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania

Jason A. Presley Vice Dean, Finance and Administration, Penn GSE Ph.D., New York University

Frank Roth General Counsel & Secretary, Board of Trustees, Lehigh University

Sean Vereen President, Steppingstone Scholars, Inc. Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania

"The faculty challenged me, but they gave me the feedback and support so that, after my year at Penn GSE, I was ready to start on my path to being a professor."

Jessica Fry

Our graduates, alumni careers.

• Admissions and Academic Support Services Officer, Stanford University
• Admissions Counselor,  Vanderbilt University
• Assistant Director of College Counseling,  Germantown Academy
• Assistant Principal,  New York City Department of Education
• Consulting Associate,  AGB Institutional Strategies
• Financial Aid Advisor,  University of California, Santa Barbara
• Higher Education Analyst,  Huron Consulting Group
• Program Manager,  Career Services, Yale-NUS, Singapore
• Ph.D. Student,  Harvard University
• Ph.D. Student,  University of Southern  California
• Research Analyst,  RAND Corporation 
• Student Engagement Coordinator,  George Mason University

Admissions & Financial Aid

Please visit our Admissions and Financial Aid pages for specific information on the application requirements , as well as information on tuition, fees, financial aid, scholarships, and fellowships.

Contact us if you have any questions about the program.

Graduate School of Education University of Pennsylvania 3700 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 898-6415 [email protected] [email protected]

Ross Aikins Adjunct Associate Professor, Program Manager (215) 898-8398 [email protected]

Noel Lipki Program Assistant (215) 746-2923 [email protected]

Please view information from our Admissions and Financial Aid Office for specific information on the cost of this program.

Penn GSE is committed to making your graduate education affordable, and we offer generous scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships.

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Graduate and professional programs at Penn emphasize the integration of knowledge across boundaries and disciplines. More than 16,000 graduate and professional students study at Penn, pursuing more than 300 degree and certificate offerings, from Accounting to Women’s Health.  Explore our graduate programs  and click on the programs that interest you to learn more about admissions and academic requirements.

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Penn is a nationally-ranked research university, one of the top recipients of competitive research grants in the U.S.  More than 170 research centers and institutes  play a major role in advancing the university’s intellectual agenda. Learn more about research activity in Penn’s graduate and professional schools through  Research at Penn .

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Penn’s graduate and professional programs are housed in 12 schools on one campus. Each graduate program has a separate admissions process. Applicants apply directly to the  program of interest . All questions about the admissions process should be directed to the  program of interest .

Spring 2020 Recognizing the challenges of teaching, learning, and assessing academic performance during the global COVID-19 pandemic, Penn’s admissions committees for graduate and professional programs will take the significant disruptions of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 into account when reviewing students’ transcripts and other admissions materials as part of their regular practice of performing individualized, holistic reviews of each applicant. In particular, as we review applications now and in the future, we will respect decisions regarding the adoption of Pass/Fail and other grading options during the period of COVID-19 disruptions. An applicant will not be adversely affected in the admissions process if their academic institution implemented a mandatory pass/fail (or similar) system for the term or if the applicant chose to participate in an optional pass/fail (or similar) system for the term. Penn’s longstanding commitment remains to admit graduate and professional student cohorts composed of outstanding individuals who demonstrate the resilience and aptitude to succeed in their academic pursuits.

Required Tests For PhD applicants: Most, but not all, PhD programs at Penn require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The University’s institution code is 2926, you only need to send your scores to one Penn code and it will be matched to your application. Each graduate program has a different GRE requirement; please refer to your program of interest for more information. For information about the administration of the GRE, see the  Educational Testing Service website .

For professional program applicants: Some, but not all, professional programs at Penn require standardized test scores, such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, etc. Each program has a different requirement and a different institution code. Please refer to your program of interest for more information.

International Applicants Applicants who are non-native English speakers may also be required to report scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson’s PTE Academic , or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please refer to your program of interest for detailed requirements.

Penn is a leader among its peers in welcoming students from every part of the world. The division of International Student and Scholar Services offers help, advice, and information on all matters connected to immigration, employment, adjustment to a new culture, and living in Philadelphia.

Application Materials Please note that all application materials become property of the University of Pennsylvania and will not be returned. Remember to retain a personal copy of your application.

Offline Recommendation Penn strongly prefers that recommenders submit letters of recommendation online through the admissions system. If, however, your recommender is unable to submit an online recommendation, please follow these instructions:

1) Select the “Recommendation Form PDF Download” and download the form . 2) Complete the first section. Be sure to include the address of the appropriate admissions office — refer to the “Contact Graduate Admissions” list below. 3) Print out the form and provide it to your recommender.

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• If you are applying to a program in Nursing, print out and provide your recommender with these special instructions for completing your letter of recommendation.
• If you are applying to a program in the School of Social Policy & Practice, print out and provide your recommender with these  special instructions  for completing your letter of recommendation.

4) Your recommender should send the form directly to the admissions office you designate, along with the letter of recommendation.

Visiting Penn You are welcome to visit the campus. Interviews are generally by invitation only. Applicants may contact their prospective program to inquire about the availability of tours, open houses, and information sessions. If you plan to visit campus, make sure to visit  other attractions in Philadelphia too.

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Penn’s graduate tuition and other fees vary by school. Consult the individual schools and programs for details. Penn awards some loans based on financial need. These awarded loans are only made by Penn as part of a student’s financial aid package. The loans are repayable by the student after completion of his/her education or withdrawal from school and are not subsidized.

Students in Ph.D. programs generally receive multi-year financial packages to cover tuition, fees, health insurance and a living allowance or stipend.  The terms of the award may vary according to field of study. Contact individual programs for details. Most programs require that PhD students teach or conduct research for two or more years during their course of study, as part of their academic preparation.

Penn’s professional schools provide limited assistance in the form of grants based on financial need. Some schools award merit-based scholarships or provide support in return for service.  Contact your school for information on its policies and application procedures for grants and scholarship funding.

Penn’s  Student Financial Services  provides up-to-date information the  cost of attendance , as well as  loans and other resources for support . U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for federal loans (i.e., Direct Loan, Grad PLUS). In addition, private  alternative loan programs  are available for credit-worthy borrowers. Generally, international students must have a qualified co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

A stimulating intellectual and social community of students and scholars from across Penn’s 12 schools form a vibrant graduate network. The campus offers extensive resources for academic support and personal enrichment.

Penn is a leader among its peers in welcoming students from every part of the world. The division of  International Student and Scholar Services  offers help, advice, and information on all matters connected to immigration, employment, adjustment to a new culture, and living in Philadelphia.

Graduate Student Center Penn’s Graduate Student Center  provides a home base for graduate and professional students. Located in the heart of campus on Locust Walk, the Center hosts a variety of activities including recreational outings, dissertation support workshops, game nights, and more.

Graduate Student Organizations As the University-wide graduate student government,  GAPSA  — the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly – advocates for students, funds initiatives, and plans events. A wide variety of other  graduate and professional student organizations  flourish at Penn, including school governments, as well as professional, social, athletic, and cultural groups.

Campus Resources The  Grad Student’s Guide to Thriving at Penn , published by the Grad Center, comprehensively outlines all of the many resources serving graduate and professional students at Penn. Of special importance to many students are these resources:

• Family Resource Center  for students with children
• Campus Cultural Resource Centers
• LGBT Center
• Student Disabilities Services
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Recreation & Gyms
• Career Services

Across 12 Schools, more than 16,000 graduate and professional students, and more than 5,000 faculty members, we become one university: a wide-ranging, ever-changing community that draws its strength from a multitude of races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, historical traditions, ages, religions, disabilities, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Penn has a number of policies and initiatives that support its efforts to foster inclusive excellence. Diversity and inclusion related data, progress reports on initiatives, a timeline of selected milestones, and stories about members of the Penn community are available  here .

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Penn College passes 2024-25 budget with no tuition increase

Published 06.27.2024

Students at Pennsylvania College of Technology will see no increase in their tuition or educational fees for 2024-25.

Penn College’s Board of Directors today approved a 2024-25 operating budget of $127 million that holds the line on tuition costs for students.

The total budget is $189.5 million, a 2.83% increase over 2023-24. The total budget includes revenue-generating auxiliary fund budgets (Workforce Development, Residence Life, Dining Services, Dunham Children’s Learning Center, The College Store), as well as the restricted current fund budget (grants, contracts and restricted donations for which outside entities – such as governmental agencies – direct the use of funds).

In 2024-25, tuition and fees combined will be $18,240 annually for a typical Pennsylvania resident student enrolled for two 15-credit semesters, the same as 2023-24.

Combined tuition and fees for non-Pennsylvania residents will total $25,980 annually for students taking the same credit load over two semesters. That total cost is also the same as 2023-24.

Penn College’s state appropriation is budgeted at $31.5 million, based on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget, which calls for the college to receive a 5% increase. The projected appropriation accounts for 16.6% of the total budget and 24.8% of the operating budget. The deadline for the state to pass its 2024-25 budget is June 30.

President Michael J. Reed said the economic impact on students and their families is always at the forefront of senior administration’s annual budget deliberations.

– more – “We need to do all that we can to lessen the financial burden on our students and families, and I commend our leaders for holding tuition flat for another year,” Reed said. “While it costs substantially more to deliver innovative, hands-on education in high-demand career fields in comparison to traditional models, our approach is highly effective, as evidenced by a 97.7% overall graduate placement rate, significant enrollment growth, and exceptional return on investment when compared with other colleges and universities. Industry needs more highly skilled graduates, and we need to do all that we can to ensure that access.”

Total student enrollment for Fall 2024 is projected to increase by approximately 150 students over Fall 2023’s enrollment of 4,307.

To keep pace with inflation, Residence Life’s student housing rates and Dining Services’ meal plan rates will increase by 2% in 2024-25.

Included in the 2024-25 budget are voluntary gifts of $100,000 to the City of Williamsport and $35,000 to the Williamsport Area School District. Each of these gifts are re-evaluated annually.

Penn College, a special mission affiliate of Penn State, offers a diverse array of academic majors and flexible academic pathways .

In addition to its renowned credit programming, the college offers workforce training and education in apprenticeship, clean energy, health care, advanced manufacturing (including plastics and polymers), computer skills, transportation and business/leadership.

For more about Penn College , a national leader in applied technology education, email the Admissions Office or call toll-free 800-367-9222.

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Penn State affiliate holds line on tuition, anticipates enrollment increase

• Published: Jun. 27, 2024, 11:02 p.m.

A photograph the main entrance to the campus of Penn College, off Maynard Street in Williamsport.

• John Beauge | Special to PennLive

WILLIAMSPORT—Tuition at the Pennsylvania College of Technology will remain the same for the second consecutive year.

And, the special mission affiliate of Penn State is projecting an additional 150 students over last fall’s enrollment of 4,307.

The college does not anticipate fully recovering from a dip in students caused by the COVID-19 pandemic until the spring of 2025, its President Michael J. Reed said.

The board of the college that focuses on applied technology education Thursday adopted a $189.5 million budget, a 2.83 percent increase, along with the tuition rate and fees.

Not raising tuition was difficult, said Reed, adding it was accomplished by sharing resources and considering what is best for students.

The economic impact on students and their families is always at the forefront of budget deliberations, he said.

The college has tried to adapt its programs in keeping with its mission to put students in position for the future, he said. Each program has an industry advisory board, he said.

Reed attributes a 97.7 percent placement rate for graduates as a factor in the increased enrollment.

There is a wait list for 62 programs and enrollment applications for the first time exceeded 7,000, he said.

Included in the spending plan is a state appropriation of $31.5 million, a 5 percent increase, which is what Gov. Josh Shapiro has in his proposed budget.

“I asked for a lot more,” said board chair, state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Lycoming.

It is important for the legislature to support technical education, he said, citing the closing of several such schools in the commonwealth.

The Penn College operating budget for the fiscal year beginning Monday is $126.9 million, an increase of 3.39 percent.

Its auxiliary fund budget is $37.9 million, an increase of 6.69 percent, while its other funds budget of $24.6 million is a decrease of 5.02 percent.

Expenditures include a 2.6 percent increase in salaries for non-union employees and the addition of six faculty positions due to the increased enrollment.

While tuition will remain the same, student housing rates and meal plans will increase by 2 percent to keep up with inflation.

A typical Pennsylvania student enrolled for two 15-credit semesters will pay $18,240 in tuition and fees. A non-state resident will pay $25,980.

Student tuition and fees account for nearly 50 percent of Penn College’s revenue. This past year was a record for donations and corporate support, Reed said.

The board also agreed to add Journey Bank to the name of the college-owned Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport.

The bank was selected from entities that submitted proposals agreeing to pay the college at least $1 million over the next 10 years for the naming rights.

A contract will be negotiated with the name scheduled to be added in July 2025, Reed said.

The 2,100-seat arts center, the renovated and restored former Capitol Theater, has attracted approximately two million patrons since it opened in 1993, the college says.

Journey Bank was created last year with the merger of First Columbia Bank and Trust Co. and Muncy Bank and Trust Co. It has offices in five counties.

It also owns the naming rights to historic Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters in the MLB Draft League.

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What the recent antitrust settlement means for the NCAA

Karen weaver of penn’s graduate school of education, an expert on college sports and higher education, discusses the ncaa settlement agreement and the effect it will have on student-athletes and college sports overall..

If approved, the recent NCAA settlement to resolve antitrust litigation will change college sports as we know it. The $2.75 billion settlement agreement covers three class-action lawsuits filed against the NCAA , claiming that the NCAA’s long-standing prohibition against student-athletes monetizing their athletic abilities violated the Sherman Act and antitrust law.

Karen Weaver , an adjunct assistant professor in the Graduate School of Education (GSE), academic director of GSE’s Collegiate Athletics Certificate Program, and an expert on college sports and higher education, spoke with Penn Today about how the implications of the settlement.

Are you surprised that the NCAA settled?

The NCAA has shown a history of stubbornly taking cases to the Supreme Court, and with the most recent one, they lost 9-0, so perhaps they were reading the tea leaves. There are fears that much of the court system has turned against the original definition of a student-athlete being an amateur athlete first.

I do believe that the NCAA was planning on going forward with the trial, but what stood in their way was the fact that if they lost—and, obviously, there would be an appeal and all those type of things—because it is an antitrust case, the damages are tripled. So conceivably, I’ve seen ranges between $14 billion to $20 billion in damages. And what’s different about settlement versus the judge trial is that the settlement allowed the NCAA to pay this over 10 years. If they had lost in court in January, the $20 billion would have been required immediately.

The student-athletes covered in the settlement date back to 2016. Why is that the start date and not 2000 or 1990?

With antitrust law, that’s as far back as you can go.

NCAA agreed to pay $2.75 billion in damages over 10 years. Where will the money come from?

This is where it gets into the weeds a little bit. It’s not just the NCAA that will be paying—although the NCAA will be paying a portion of it with their insurance. What they’re planning on doing is taking a portion of the annual March Madness payouts that they give to the conferences as their conferences’ earnings to this payout over the next 10 years.

For some conferences, this is a bigger deal than others. You might be surprised to know that the bigger concern is with the 22 conferences that earn less money so these NCAA revenues mean more to them. They also don’t have access to the $1.2 billion in new media revenues from the College Football Playoff that the Power 5 or the Power 4 conferences do. So that’s where the tension is developing.

Is it correct to say that the NCAA will be paying athletes now?

Going forward, each of the Power 5—soon to be Power 4—conferences have agreed to set aside about 22%, or $20 million, per year for at least the next decade to provide for ‘revenue sharing’ with some or all of the athletes in those specific conferences. The NCAA continues to argue vigorously that these payments are not salaries or employment-focused rewards; rather, they view them as ‘revenue-sharing’ arrangements. When the various conference and national media agreements are eventually renegotiated, that $20 million will very likely go up.

Will the revenue be shared with all student-athletes across all sports, or just the big money sports like football and basketball?

We don’t have a final answer on that for a couple of reasons. One, because we have to actually figure out what the annual payments are from each school going forward to that class. But two, you have Title IX, and Title IX may require this to be split equally between male and female athletes. There’s no clarity from the government or the Office of Civil Rights, any of those folks yet. So, it’s very much up in the air as to how that will be broken out.

Do you think the settlement agreement will hold up?

The judge has to review parameters. She can choose to move it forward or she can send it back and say, ‘I need you to provide clarification on this or that,’ so we’re still very much in a somewhat uncertain phase. But it seems pretty clear that these schools have signed off on this and they should prepare to do it.

If this agreement goes forward, what will the NCAA do? What will be their role?

They’re very good at running championships—and that’s an important characteristic. Everyone wants to see who the top teams are. But the challenge has been that the NCAA has gotten used to setting standards so that they can create what they call a ‘level playing field.’ That’s been a mantra in college athletics for 60 years. The problem is that appears to be in direct violation with U.S. antitrust law.

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48 Colleges near Sunnyvale, California

There are 3 colleges located in Sunnyvale, California. In addition, there are 45 schools near the city within 30 miles. By school types, there are 21 public and 27 private schools. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools are $14,193 for California residents and $20,467 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, the tuition & fees are $21,620 for California residents and $23,052 for out-of-state students.

The average acceptance rate of the schools is 58.93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.43%. The average graduation rate is 53% and total 232,415 students enrolled in the schools. Among enrolled students, 61,569 students enrolled online exclusively in colleges near Sunnyvale, California.

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Are Penn State cuts a preview of higher education divide?

The gap between Penn State University’s sprawling main campus and its 20 branches can be measured these days in ways more personal and profound than highway miles.

Stung by double-­digit enrollment losses, the branch campuses and their students are about to lose 10% of their faculty and staff to buyouts starting this month. Those employees helped bring a flagship public education at less-than-main-campus prices to locales in or around New Kensington, McKeesport, Uniontown, Monaca and Shenango in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

But University Park appears to be on a different trajectory.

Officials are making room to boost first-year enrollment on the main campus by 825 students, a move that eventually could push University Park enrollment above 50,000 students for the first time in Penn State’s history.

It illustrates what some say is a divide that is growing as higher education emerges from the pandemic. While many small, regional, public and private campuses struggle — and in some cases close, such as Monday’s announcement by Pittsburgh Technical College in Oakdale — highly selective campuses still see growth.

Growth amid contraction

At University Park, it explains a planned $40.4 million repurposing of the former Palmer Museum of Art site . The aim is to “create as many large general purpose classrooms and related circulation and support spaces as possible,” according to a Penn State facilities document .

“Demand for University Park continues to grow, and we are planning to leverage that demand,” Matt Melvin, vice president for enrollment management at Penn State, said in a question-and-answer posted to the university’s website early this year.

The university wants to boost the entering class from 9,175 students to 9,500 starting this fall, as housing capacity allows. Ultimately, leaders envision “moving toward 10,000 students across the next several admissions cycles,” Melvin said.

That would be a 9% increase.

Never mind that the undergraduate market in general has been depressed for years by fewer traditional-age residential college students, worries about cost and debt, and doubts among high school graduates about the value of a four-year degree versus entering a strong job market.

A potential second main campus classroom hall near the Forest Resources building is also being eyed.

“These projects are in the planning stages and are contingent upon approval by the Penn State Board of Trustees,” the university said in a statement responding to questions from TribLive. “No firm date has been established for when these projects will go to the trustees for review.”

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi and others say main campus growth has kept university-wide enrollment relatively stable, despite losses in the past decade of 16% to 50% on most branch campuses, which Penn State calls collectively its commonwealth campus system. Some have just a few hundred students .

Bendapudi said the university is making strategic investments in growth areas even as it works to eliminate by June 2025 a projected deficit that once stood at $140 million . Leaders say the branches remain important to Penn State’s land grant mission.

But some on the branches are deeply skeptical, as reflected in an open letter sent in March to Gov. Josh Shapiro in advance of July’s board of trustees meeting. Its nearly 900 signatures included a number of faculty and staff from Penn State New Kensington.

More than half of the $94 million in spending cuts announced this year target the branches. A 14.1% reduction at those locations versus a 1.7% cut for University Park academic colleges means resources are being shifted to the main campus, the signers said.

It is an “unjust abrogation of the university’s land grant responsibility to students and communities throughout the commonwealth,” the letter asserts.

“Even more concerning, Penn State’s new budget model will distribute the state’s $242 million General Support allocation to incentivize enrollments at its more expensive locations while penalizing regional campuses that have lower tuition and higher rates of in-state students,” the letter added.

As of last fall, Pennsylvanians accounted for 77% of branch campus enrollment compared with 52% at University Park, the letter states.

Last month, Penn State trustees approved a $700 million renovation to Beaver Stadium , home to Nittany Lions football. It was a spending choice not lost on some faculty members who learned their jobs could be in jeopardy.

Feeling the pinch

As college enrollment has declined, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, campus closure rates have reached about one private college a week, said Jason E. Lane, president and CEO of the Adelphi, Md.-based National Association of Higher Education Systems.

“In general, flagship institutions appear to be less affected than regional or branch institutions,” he said.

Inside HigherEd identified upward of a dozen four-year nonprofit closures during 2023 of “mostly small, private, tuition-dependent institutions with meager endowments that have seen enrollment slipping for years and have been unable to recover from those sustained losses.”

Among those nonprofit four-year schools was Alderson Broaddus University in Philippi, W.Va. Its enrollment had fallen over the decade from 1,117 students to 670.

Before stepping down as University of Pittsburgh chancellor last year, Patrick Gallager put it another way.

“For less selective schools, there is intense competition … for a smaller and smaller pool of students,” Gallagher said. “For the more selective schools, there is intense competition … among the students who are competing with their applications to get into this small number of selective institutions.”

When a college closes, students like Hanna Tourney, 20, of Lock Haven are left reeling. She settled on Pittsburgh Technical College during her junior year of high school, unaware of the enrollment and financial woes and internal strife that, on Monday, left her and others without a college , effective Aug. 9. A residence hall assistant, she has less than a month to move out of campus housing.

“The worst part for me, honestly, was that I signed up to go to this college way before anything like this came out,” said Tourney, who expects to move home for the summer and then finish her degree in web design at the Community College of Allegheny County starting this fall.

Days earlier, the University of the Arts in Philadelphia abruptly closed its doors.

History of branch campuses

Penn State’s system of undergraduate branches dates to the 1930s and was meant primarily to meet the needs of students who were location-bound during the Great Depression, according to a university web-published history .

Even after sharp enrollment losses, the branches educate almost 24,000 of Penn State’s systemwide enrollment of 88,000.

On Thursday, Penn State Greater Allegheny sophomores Mikayla Bilbie and Carmen Breegle spoke to TribLive on the McKeesport campus about the advantage of learning near where they live. They see the small setting as a plus.

“It’s just so close to my house that it’s easy,” said Bilbie, 19, of Jefferson Hills, who originally didn’t know whether she wanted to attend a branch campus. “I like how small it is.”

She commuted last year and will live on campus this coming year as a psychology major. Attending a branch campus is more cost effective and she was able to thrive, she said.

“I met so many people I love,” Bilbie said. “Personally, I don’t do well with big, crowded things, so this is nice. It’s like high school almost, size-wise.”

Breegle, 19, of West Mifflin, is studying biobehavioral health and is in the 2+2 program. That’s when students spend their first two years of college at a branch campus and their second two years at University Park in Centre County. The 2+2 program was the reason she applied to Greater Allegheny in the first place, and she likes the option to commute.

“I really liked how small it was … especially getting acclimated to college before going up to (University Park),” she said.

But there is angst on campus, too.

Shelbie Howard, a library operations supervisor for University Libraries at Penn State Greater Allegheny for three years, said she was a little heartbroken over the news of the reductions.

Though she wasn’t eligible for a buyout, she knows colleagues who were and decided to take it.

“It will take a large hit on all of us moving forward,” Howard said.

Some employees split their time between campuses and may do so more with fewer employees and administrative reorganization, she said. Some students have expressed concerns, and she suspects more will do so in the fall.

“My heart goes out to the students because it’s so uncertain,” she said. “It’s kind of hard for all of us to understand because … we don’t make those decisions.”

Is college worth it?

Beyond demographic hurdles, higher education has an image problem, said Julie Wollman, a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and a former president of Edinboro University (now a Penn West University campus.)

She points to a Pew Research Center finding that only 47% of adults saw college as worth it, even if they do not have to take out loans.

Penn State, which has a national brand, is among the most expensive public universities.

“I wonder if they are making a bet that may not be wise,” Wollman said of Penn State’s growth plans. “A 9% enrollment increase in an increasingly competitive context where all signs point to declines or at best stability seems like a bit of denial.”

For generations, branch campuses were feeders to the main campus and a way to reach college-bound students near their homes. But recently announced branch closures involving the Universities of Wisconsin, including UWMilwaukee at Waukesha, over enrollment and funding have hit home . It will close in spring 2025.

Wollman said the role branches play in states with population loss, including Pennsylvania, is “already diminishing, and they will likely result in some of them closing, which is probably wise.”

“Saying we’ll take the students who might have gone to a newly closed campus and bring them to University Park may also ease the political pushback,” she said.

But not everyone wants to or can travel cross-state to the main campus, said Christopher L. Harben, a business professor at Penn State Erie, The Behrend campus.

“We provide a Penn State education for an area that Penn State would not reach without us,” he said. “Same thing with Hazleton. Same thing with Harrisburg.”

At the same time, he said, there might need to be fewer campuses and a new business model.

“They think they can enroll themselves out of it. That’s not going to happen,” he said. “They’re not going to be able to create new programs to access (and) to get more students to come because there just aren’t new students to come.

“And if we start trying to do that, then the only new students we’re going to get are being cannibalized from other Penn State campuses or taken from other campuses.”

Bill Schackner and Megan Swift are TribLive staff writers. Bill can be reached at [email protected]. Megan can be reached at [email protected]

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