About Aerospace Engineering in Pennsylvania State University Park Campus
This major emphasizes the analysis, design, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft. Students learn the theories and practices in the fundamental subjects of aeronautics, astronautics, aerodynamics and fluid dynamics, aerospace materials and structures, dynamics and automatic control, aircraft stability and control and/or orbital and attitude dynamics and control, air-breathing and rocket propulsion, aircraft systems design and/or spacecraft systems design. The development and use of teamwork and communications skills for effective problem solving is stressed. Graduates in aerospace engineering find employment in government laboratories, large and small aerospace firms, and in nontraditional positions that also require the use of systems engineering approaches to problem solving; they can also pursue graduate study in aerospace engineering and related fields.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
Pennsylvania State University Park Campus Highlights
College Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Rural |
Annual Endowment |
3.64 billion USD |
Student Retention Rate |
93% |
Work-study program |
Yes |
Mode of Program |
Full time; Part time; online |
Capus Housing Capacity |
35% |
Annual cost of Attendance |
66,348 USD approx |
Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@psu.edu | 814-865-5471 |
Pennsylvania State University Park Campus Annual Cost to Attend
Fee |
Cost |
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition |
$17,416 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,840 |
Other Fees |
$1,034 |
Room and Board |
$11,884 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,788 |
Total One Year Cost |
$36,962 |
Fee |
Cost |
Out of State Resident Tuition |
$34,480 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,840 |
Other Fees |
$1,034 |
Room and Board |
$11,884 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,788 |
Total One Year Cost |
$54,026 |