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Penn State Abington

Contact Information: www.abington.psu.edu
1600 Woodland Rd., Abington, PA 19001-3990
215-881-7600 or abingtonadmissions@psu.edu
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Scenic Penn State Abington blends the charm and student-centered learning of a small suburban campus with all the advantages of a major university. Featuring: Supritha Nagaraj, John Madara, and Diana Russella

At Penn State Abington, we offer students a traditional college atmosphere combined with all the resources of a major university - located in the scenic suburbs of Abington, just fifteen minutes from Philadelphia.

Set in 45 wooded acres, Penn State Abington features a traditional college atmosphere along with the benefits and prestige of a large university.

Penn State Abington is 15 miles north of Center City, Philadelphia, in suburban Abington.

Housing Information:

Students at Penn State Abington utilize privately owned, apartment-style housing available near campus. There are more than 3,300 students enrolled at Penn State Abington.
Driving Directions

From PA Turnpike
Exit at Willow Grove, interchange # 343 (formerly #27) and go south on Rt.611 into Abington (about four miles). Look for Abington Memorial Hospital on your right. Take left onto Woodland Road. Campus is 4/10 of a mile. Enter the parking lot on the right with the guardhouse.  Signs indicate the visitor's parking spaces.

From Center City
Take Broad Street north until you reach the fork at Rt. 611. Take Rt. 611 north into Abington. Look for Abington Memorial Hospital on your left. Take right onto Woodland Road. Campus is 4/10 of a mile. Enter the parking lot on the right with the guardhouse.  Signs indicate the visitor's parking spaces.

From Interstate 95
Take Woodhaven Road exit and follow road as it bears left. At the traffic light, make a right turn onto Byberry Road. Follow Byberry Road to Route 63 (Philmont Avenue). Make a left turn onto Route 63. Follow Route 63 to Valley Road and make a left turn. Follow Valley Road to Woodland Road and make a right turn. The campus will be on the left hand side (approx. 1/2 mile).