Penn State College of Engineering, State College

Name: Penn State College of Engineering
Address: State College, United States

#34 among attractions in State College

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Penn State College of Engineering, State College

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The Penn State College of Engineering is the engineering school of the Pennsylvania State University, headquartered at the University Park campus in University Park, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1896, under the leadership of George W. Atherton. Today, with 13 academic departments and degree programs, over 11,000 enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, and research expenditures of $124 million for the 2016-2017 academic year, the Penn State College of Engineering is one of the leading engineering schools in the United States. It is estimated that at least one out of every fifty engineers in the United States got their bachelor's degree from Penn State. Dr. Justin Schwartz currently holds the position of Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 40°48'13"N, 77°51'58"W

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Penn State College of Engineering – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaver Stadium, Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State Golf Courses, Pegula Ice Arena.

0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Beaver Stadium, State College
23 min walk • Beaver Stadium is an outdoor college football stadium in the eastern United States, located on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bryce Jordan Center, State College
17 min walk • The Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University.
1.3 miSW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Penn State Golf Courses, State College
33 min walk • The Penn State Golf Courses are two 18-hole courses located in State College, Pennsylvania, USA, operated by The Pennsylvania State University. The individual 18-hole courses are named after the school colors.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pegula Ice Arena, State College
14 min walk • The Pegula Ice Arena is a 6,014-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania on the campus of Penn State University. The facility is located on the corner of Curtin Road and University Drive near the Bryce Jordan Center.
0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Rec Hall, State College
14 min walk • Recreation Building, or Rec Hall as it is more commonly known, is a field house located on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. It was opened on January 15, 1929, and is still in use.
0.8 miNE
40°48'40"N • 77°51'20"W
Penn State All-Sports Museum, State College
20 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1400 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Eisenhower Auditorium, State College
7 min walk • Eisenhower Auditorium is Pennsylvania State University's largest performing arts venue. Located centrally on the University Park campus, Eisenhower Auditorium hosts more than 200 plays, musicals, concerts, lectures, and commencements annually.
~1250 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Palmer Museum of Art, State College
7 min walk • The Palmer Museum of Art is the art museum of Pennsylvania State University, located on the University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania.
~1040 ftE
Museum
Frost Entomological Museum, State College
6 min walk • The Frost Entomological Museum is an active research institution, associated with the Pennsylvania State University's flagship campus in University Park, PA. The museum houses a research collection, estimated at 1.3 million arthropod specimens, and a public exhibition and educational space.
1.2 miE
Museum, Historical place
Centre Furnace Mansion House, State College
32 min walk • The Centre Furnace Mansion, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the headquarters of the Centre County Historical Society, located in State College, PA.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
State Theatre, State College
18 min walk • The State Theatre is a 554-seat non-profit community theatre in State College, Pennsylvania. It currently operates as one of the cultural hubs of music, cinema, and live performances for downtown State College and the Centre County region.

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Which popular attractions are close to Penn State College of Engineering?

Nearby attractions include The Arboretum at Penn State, State College (4 min walk), Frost Entomological Museum, State College (6 min walk), Palmer Museum of Art, State College (7 min walk), Eisenhower Auditorium, State College (7 min walk).

How to get to Penn State College of Engineering by public transport?

The nearest stations to Penn State College of Engineering:

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Curtin Road at Visual Arts Building • Lines: B, C, Gl, Hm, Hu, Rl, Wl, Xb, Xg (5 min walk)
Curtin Road at Pavilion Theatre • Lines: A, Bl, F, G, Gl, Hm, Hu, K, N, R, Rl, S, V, W (6 min walk)