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Penn State - World Campus is online and offers over a hundred degrees and certificates to distance learners. Specifically, Penn State offers seven associate, 40 bachelor's, 56 master's, and three doctoral degrees entirely online. Students can also choose from 16 fully online undergraduate and 65 fully online graduate certificates.

Popular online degrees include majors such as , , , , , , , and .

Online degrees from Penn State are 100% legitimate because the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (). Accreditation signifies that a school has undergone a thorough independent review process by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency that deems its academic programs are of high quality. Some online degrees at Penn State are also programmatically accredited by industry organizations to ensure outcomes meet employer expectations.

Penn State students are known for being compassionate and generous.  is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, and it's organized by Penn State students. It's committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. THON hosts an annual 46-hour dance-a-thon to raise money for thousands of affected families who need help with medical expenses.

Penn State World Campus is part of Penn State University. World Campus aims to increase accessibility to a high-quality college education by allowing students from anywhere at any time to take classes and earn degrees. Distance learners enrolled at Penn State World Campus can expect the same academic caliber and rigor as their on-campus peers at any of Penn State's 24 campuses. 

Penn State WorldCampus is not as hard to get into as many other schools. It has a , though it does require entrance exams. Students who are accepted often have combined SAT scores from 1070 to 1300 and ACT scores from 24 to 29.

Applying to college always takes some planning to ensure you have everything you need and the time to ask any questions.  include the following:

• A completed online application 
• A $65 application fee
• SAT or ACT scores
• A completed Self Reported Academic Records () form

The following is also required but only after the receipt of an offer letter:

• Official high school transcripts or their equivalent, generally reflecting a minimum 2.0 GPA (program-dependent) 
• Official college transcripts if transferring from another institution 
• Official military transcripts, if applicable

Each degree program may have additional requirements, such as prerequisite courses, licensure, or certifications. Working with an admissions advisor to help with the application process is the best practice.