Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $19,404
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $19,404
- Average Net Price
- $19,279
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 42.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $7,416
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $5,750
- Books & Supplies
- $1,500
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $28,320
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,194
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 41.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 63.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 42.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,591 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,974 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,769 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,097 |
| $110,001+ | $28,251 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Central Penn families pay around $19,279 per year after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,591 annually, while those making over $110,000 face the full $28,251 sticker price. Over four years, that ranges from roughly $58,000 to $113,000 total.
The college focuses heavily on career preparation rather than generous financial aid. Only 5.55% of students receive institutional grants averaging $12,890. Most students borrow money, with typical debt of $23,194 leading to monthly payments of $246. Given that graduates earn a median $45,370 ten years out, those loan payments represent about 6.5% of monthly income.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families pay. The 95.5% employment rate helps justify the debt load for most graduates.
The college focuses heavily on career preparation rather than generous financial aid. Only 5.55% of students receive institutional grants averaging $12,890. Most students borrow money, with typical debt of $23,194 leading to monthly payments of $246. Given that graduates earn a median $45,370 ten years out, those loan payments represent about 6.5% of monthly income.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families pay. The 95.5% employment rate helps justify the debt load for most graduates.
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