Penn State Branch Campuses Slated For Closure Identified: Report
- Penn State University has proposed shutting down seven of its branch campuses throughout Pennsylvania, pending approval from the Board of Trustees expected by mid-May 2025.
- The recommendation follows years of declining enrollment, shifting demographics, and financial pressures documented since February 2025 and supported by official university data.
- The campuses recommended for closure include DuBois, York, Wilkes-Barre, and several others, collectively enrolling approximately 3,200 students in the fall 2024 semester, while the remaining campuses will continue operating.
- Penn State estimates the closures would affect over 500 full-time employees, save roughly $50 million annually, and include a two-year transition before any campus closes, according to statements from President Neeli Bendapudi.
- Campus closures will not take effect until at least after the 2026-2027 academic year, pending a final vote by the Board of Trustees, while students and local communities directly impacted by the proposal continue to face considerable uncertainty and challenges.
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