Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $15,240
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,388
- Average Net Price
- $17,818
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 38.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,912
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,448
- Books & Supplies
- $1,840
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $28,992
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 48.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 38.4%
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 | $12,668 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,725 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,120 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,575 |
| $110,001+ | $26,043 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $29,000 sticker price at Penn State Abington. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay around $12,700 annually after aid. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 face costs of $17,120 per year. The highest earners pay the full $26,043. Over four years, total costs range from $50,800 for low-income students to $104,000 for wealthy families.
The typical graduate leaves with $25,000 in debt, creating monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $63,435 ten years out, these payments represent about 5% of income. Only 48% of students take federal loans. Just 16% receive institutional grants averaging $8,493. Nearly 40% qualify for Pell Grants, signaling significant financial need among students.
Students from lower-income families get the strongest financial support here, paying roughly half what middle-class peers face.
The typical graduate leaves with $25,000 in debt, creating monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $63,435 ten years out, these payments represent about 5% of income. Only 48% of students take federal loans. Just 16% receive institutional grants averaging $8,493. Nearly 40% qualify for Pell Grants, signaling significant financial need among students.
Students from lower-income families get the strongest financial support here, paying roughly half what middle-class peers face.
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