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Many of our programs are nationally ranked. Here are just a few of the Penn State achievements we're proud of.

Fulbright Scholars: Penn State ranks 1st nationally
 
National Science Foundation Student Fellowships: Penn State ranks 1st in Big Ten
 
Student-run Philanthropy: Penn State ranks 1st

2009 Dance Marathon raised over $7.49 million for children with cancer

Graduates Living in United States: Penn State ranks 1st
 
William Randolph Hearst Foundation  Intercollegiate Journalism Award Program

  • 4th overall
  • 2nd in writing
  • 3rd in broadcast news
  • 9th in photojournalism
  • 3rd in writing-broadcast news 

NCAA Graduation Rates

  • Penn State graduation rate: 83%
  • (average of NCAA Division 1 Institutions: 62%)