Penn State Great Valley is a vibrant Commonwealth Campus located in Malvern, Pa, that makes a positive impact on the local community, across the state and internationally. It is Penn State's only graduate campus in Greater Philadelphia and boasts 10 master's degree programs — some of which are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report — and over two dozen graduate certificates. 

We also offer professional development programs, customized corporate training, conference services, community events, and more.

Student Enrollment and Demographics

Total course enrollments: 5,517 in 2022; 5,466 in 2023 and 6,060 in 2024.

Total number of enrollments in Penn State Great Valley courses, 2022-2024. 

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Student Headcount: 1,090 in 2022; 1,075 in 2023; and 1,138 in 2024.

Number of students enrolled in Penn State Great Valley master's degree programs, 2022-2024.

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Number of degrees awarded: 497 in 2021-22; 519 in 2022-23; 386 in 2023-24; and 471 in 2024-25.

Number of degrees awarded since 2021 by Penn State Great Valley.

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Demographics for enrolled resident instruction Penn State Great Valley master’s students, as of fall 2024.

Demographics for enrolled resident instruction Penn State Great Valley master’s students, as of fall 2024.

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Faculty Academic Activities

In 2023, faculty published 4 books/book chapters, 25 conference proceedings, 19 magazine/trade publications, and 46 refereed journal articles. In 2024, faculty published 4 books/book chapters, 18 conference proceedings, 22 magazine/trade publications, and 53 refereed journal articles.

Books/book chapters, conference proceedings, magazine/trade publications, and refereed journal articles authored by Penn State Great Valley faculty. 

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Gifts, Scholarships, and Economic Impact
 

Of 152 donors in fiscal year 2023-24, 56.58% were Penn State alumni; 27.63% were friends of the campus; 12.5% were corporations; 1.32% were foundations; 1.32% were donor-advised funds; and 0.66% were organizations.

During fiscal year 2023-24, Penn State Great Valley raised over $2.37M in gifts from 282 individuals and organizations.

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$423,120 of scholarships were awarded, and $167,500 was funded by donor gifts in fiscal year 2024-25.

Total scholarships awarded to Great Valley students, and amount of scholarships funded by philanthropic gifts during fiscal year 2024-25. 

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Penn State Great Valley's economic impact contributes over $27 million to Pennsylvania's economy and supports 307 Pennsylvania jobs, directly or indirectly.

Penn State Great Valley supports economic development in the community by partnering with local industry on workforce development; employing local faculty, staff and students; and providing resources to local businesses and entrepreneurs. Findings based on FY 2017 study, conducted using a model endorsed by the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and the American Association of Universities (AAU), to measure Penn State’s annual contribution to Pennsylvania’s economy.

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Community Events
 

2,900+ attendees at events for alumni, donors, and community members in fiscal year 2024-25.

Total Great Valley event attendance by alumni, donors and community event members during fiscal year 2024-25.

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During the past five years, Great Valley has hosted 26 lectures, 4 panel discussions, 9 film screenings, 15 gallery exhibits, and 2 interactive community art events.

During the past five years, Great Valley has hosted more than 55 community events including lectures, film screenings, art exhibits and more. 

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