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The Schreyer Honors College offers students challenging academics, unique benefits, and the rare experience of a small liberal arts college within a large research university. Scholars have access to Penn State's top-tier faculty, extensive facilities and resources, and the world’s largest alumni association and are supported by a dedicated administration and community of motivated, high-achieving students.

Why Schreyer? First-Year Applicants
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By the Numbers Schreyer Statistics

300 incoming first-year Scholars

8,500+ Scholar Alumni give back philanthropically

36 states are home to Schreyer Scholars

$7.4M+ in grants and scholarships awarded to Scholars

3.80 average GPA of Schreyer Scholars

275+ grants awarded for international travel

Schreyer Scholar Maria Smereka

You get a lot of support and help with your educational goals. You have your own personalized honors adviser to help you and check your schedule for you. The honors classes you can take really enrich your understanding of whatever subject you’re trying to learn.

Maria Smereka ' 23 Biology

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Why Schreyer? First-Year Applicants