Pennsylvania State University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Pennsylvania State University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Pennsylvania State University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 160
th
From 1980, Pennsylvania State University was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 119th and has continued to rank Pennsylvania State University for 44 years, consistently holding an average position of 95.7 across nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 180 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. Pennsylvania State University was listed at 160th in world, 49th in country and 49th in region , with the fairest rank in QS at 83rd, and an atypical rank on UNIRANKS at 184th. In total, we believe Pennsylvania State University merits a rank of 95.7, with additional insights on each rank and system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
122 nd
145 th
226 th
Pennsylvania State University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 83.29 | 18 | 15 | 14 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| US News | 1996 | 54.96 | 68 | 37 | 34 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 50.53 | 80 | 32 | 29 |
| QS | 2010 | 98.67 | 83 | 26 | 23 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 93.33 | 122 | 48 | 41 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 75.82 | 145 | 53 | 48 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 105.23 | 195 | 84 | 70 |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 153 | 226 | 77 | 66 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 284 | 284 | 79 | 75 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 284 | 284 | 79 | 75 |
Pennsylvania State University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 195 | 44 | 105.23 | Unreasonable | 2022 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 122 | 21 | 93.33 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 145 | 22 | 75.82 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 80 | 15 | 50.53 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 1996 | 68 | 27 | 54.96 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 226 | 13 | 153 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 18 | 21 | 83.29 | Unreasonable | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 83 | 15 | 98.67 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 26 | 1 | 26 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 284 | 1 | 284 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 284 | 1 | 284 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Pennsylvania State University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Pennsylvania State University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Pennsylvania State University initially ranked 119th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 105.23 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 105.23 to an unexpected 184th in UNIRANKS.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Pennsylvania State University, first achieving a 129th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 93.33 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 42nd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Pennsylvania State University has preserved a consistent average of 75.82 over 22 years.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Pennsylvania State University, which was ranked 32nd by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 50.53 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 1996: Since being ranked 41st by US News in 1996, Pennsylvania State University has consistently secured an average 54.96 position in US News over 27 years.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2012: Pennsylvania State University's initial 102nd ranking by Round Ranking in 2012 has led to a long-standing average of 153 over 13 years in Round Ranking.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 119th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Pennsylvania State University has maintained an average 83.29 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 83.29 to 253rd has emerged in Webometrices.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 98th placement by QS in 2010, Pennsylvania State University has upheld a steady 98.67 average in QS across 15 years.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Pennsylvania State University, which was ranked 26th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 26 in 4icu for 1 years.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Pennsylvania State University initially ranked 284th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 284 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Pennsylvania State University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Pennsylvania State University initially ranked 284th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 284 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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