Penn State Abington is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University. Located approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in the Abington section of Abington Township, it is set in 45 acres (180,000 m2) wooded, which include a duck pond and stands of hardwood trees. The 3,250 undergraduate students are taught by a full-time faculty staff of 107 professors, with the average class size being 24 students. Students participate in a wide variety of activities and many types of intramural and intercollegiate sports.
Several degree options are available at Penn State Abington. Students may complete the first two years of any of 160 Penn State baccalaureate programs at the Abington campus, and then change assignment to the University Park campus of Penn State to complete their degree. Two associate degree programs, 16 baccalaureate degree programs, and continuing education programs designed for adult students are also available. Graduate degree programs are not offered at Penn State Abington. The athletics program has been granted full NCAA Division III status.
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