Is Penn state college really a state college?

Answer 1

Well...it's not a bad college, but it's not a particularly prestigious one, either. You know, I don't want to insult anyone who went there -- my best friend went there, actually -- but it's not usually somebody's dream college.

Penn State is a very stereotypical American college: you know, one of those colleges where it seems like everybody is either a football player or a cheerleader. Basically, it is a college for people who loved high school so much, that they want to do it all over again for four more years.

Answer 2

Technically the name of the institution is "The Pennsylvania State University", although it often called "Penn State". Penn State is located in State College, PA which generates some confusion as evidenced by the question. Penn State is considered a "State Related" institution which means that it maintains a level of a greater level independence from the government while still receiving annual state appropriations. This is different from the Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education which are fully state owned and controlled.

Answer 3

Yes. Many successful people come from there. They also have the largest Alumni Association in the world.