BS Environmental Engineering at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Environmental Engineering major at Penn State prepares students to plan, design, operate, and renew the built systems that protect public health and the environment. The program emphasizes infrastructure design and operation, with technical coursework focusing on municipal drinking-water and wastewater treatment systems, stormwater and urban hydrology management, air quality and emissions controls relevant to public health, solid and hazardous waste management, site remediation, and the adaptation of communities to climate change.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Duration: minimum 128 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 128 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Computing Methods for Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Capstone Design, Water Quality Chemistry, Air Pollutants from Combustion Sources, Surveying, Professionalism, Economics & Construction Project Delivery.

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Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, students must satisfy the following requirements by the end of the semester during which the admission to major process is carried out. 29-55 graded Penn State credits (excludes transfer and AP credits) Completed with a C or better the following courses: EDSGN 100 , CHEM 110 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 , PHYS 211 Attained at least a 2.6 cumulative grade point average * In the event that the major is under enrollment control, a higher minimum cumulative grade-point average is likely to be needed and students must be enrolled in the College of Engineering or Division of Undergraduate Studies at the time of confirming their major choice.

Domestic applicants: USD 26,778 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), 'Business & Engineering Programs' rate band. Pennsylvania resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (the schedule's non-PA column includes intern Source

International applicants: USD 52,656 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), 'Business & Engineering Programs' rate band. Pennsylvania resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (the schedule's non-PA column includes intern Source

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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