Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $15,944
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $26,668
- Average Net Price
- $24,581
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 28.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $14,232
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,448
- Books & Supplies
- $1,840
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $32,016
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 53.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28.7%
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 | $16,721 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $18,801 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $20,924 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,326 |
| $110,001+ | $30,196 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $32,016 sticker price at Penn State Berks. The average net price drops to $24,581 after aid, with lower-income families paying just $16,721. Families earning $30-48K pay around $18,801, while those making over $110K pay the full $30,196. Over four years, expect total costs between $67,000 and $121,000 depending on your income bracket.
Only 53.74% of students take federal loans, with typical debt hitting $25,000. Monthly payments average $265 after graduation, which represents just 4.8% of the $54,468 median starting salary. The 67.92% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates manage their debt successfully. With 95.7% employment and earnings jumping to $63,435 within ten years, the financial outlook improves quickly.
Lower-income families get the best deal here, paying roughly half the full cost while accessing the same Penn State degree and career outcomes.
Only 53.74% of students take federal loans, with typical debt hitting $25,000. Monthly payments average $265 after graduation, which represents just 4.8% of the $54,468 median starting salary. The 67.92% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates manage their debt successfully. With 95.7% employment and earnings jumping to $63,435 within ten years, the financial outlook improves quickly.
Lower-income families get the best deal here, paying roughly half the full cost while accessing the same Penn State degree and career outcomes.
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