Founded in 1951, Penza State Agricultural Academy is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Penza (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Penza Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Penza State Agricultural Academy is a coeducational Russian higher education institution. Penza State Agricultural Academy offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Penza State Agricultural Academy also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.