About the College
Ag is at the very heart and soul of Penn State.
From our 1855 start as the Farmers’ High School, agriculture has been at the core of the Penn State mission and identity. Today, the best and brightest teach and learn with us at campuses across Pennsylvania and in locations across the planet. The College of Agricultural Sciences is a world leader in agricultural research and learning, driving discovery and solutions that make life better.
Setting the tone and leading the charge in the College of Ag Sciences.
Our roadmap to the future.
The College of Agricultural Sciences and industry work closely to the mutual benefit of both.
We aspire to give voice to people from the broadest possible array of backgrounds and perspectives.
An investment in the College of Agricultural Sciences offers high yields.
Unique historical items from the College of Agricultural Sciences
In the beginning, middle, and end—it’s all about our students. Here’s a glimpse of what life in ag is life for students across our college.
Key Facts
- We have 9 academic departments.
- Our undergraduate programs:
- Graduate programs in 18 major areas
- The College of Agricultural Sciences invests nearly $97 million in research and graduate study yearly.
- Penn State Extension, present in every county, delivers University expertise directly to your community and works to assess and address the social, educational, and physical needs of citizens throughout the state.
- The only land-grant institution in Pennsylvania, Penn State became one of the nation's very first when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act into law in 1862.
- About 80 percent of the college's undergraduates come from non-agricultural backgrounds.
Enrollment
- Approximate total college undergraduate enrollment: 3,000
- Approximate college undergraduate enrollment at University Park campus: 2,100
- Approximate college graduate student enrollment: 580
Scholarships
- The college has one of Penn State's largest scholarship programs, awarding $2.5 million annually.
