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

U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Overall: 20
Public Institutions: 12

Graduate Education

Master’s and Doctoral Degree Enrollment: Fall 2024

University Park: 1,718
World Campus: 451

U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Overall: 31
Public Institutions: 16

Research

Externally Funded Expenditures: 2023-24

$157.3 million 

Research Awards: 2023-24

641

Rankings

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

Specialties:

  • Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering: 16
  • Biological/Agricultural Engineering: 11
  • Chemical Engineering: 23
  • Civil Engineering: 14
  • Computer Science: 40
  • Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering: 9
  • Materials Engineering: 9
  • Mechanical Engineering: 15
  • Petroleum Engineering: 4 

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

Specialties:

  • Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering: 15
  • Biological/Agricultural Engineering: 12
  • Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering: 43
  • Chemical Engineering: 27
  • Civil Engineering: 23
  • Computer Engineering: 25
  • Computer Science: 39
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering: 31
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering: 25
  • Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering: 13
  • Materials Engineering: 9
  • Mechanical Engineering: 17
  • Nuclear Engineering: 12

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

Overall: 3 (tie), master's in engineering
Best Online Programs for Veterans: 2, master's in engineering

  • Engineering Management: 5 (tie) 
    (Penn State Great Valley, Penn State Harrisburg)
  • Electrical Engineering: 11 (Penn State Harrisburg)
  • Industrial Engineering: 6 
  • Mechanical Engineering: 7 (tie)