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96.2%Acceptance
$15,180Tuition
1,218Students
21%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$63,435Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$15,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,118
Average Net Price
$22,518
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,820
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,448
Books & Supplies
$1,840
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,840
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
67.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
51.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $16,792
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,105
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,651
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,445
$110,001+ $28,700

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $22,518 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $16,792 per year, while those making over $110,000 face nearly $28,700. Over four years, expect total costs between $67,000 and $115,000 depending on your family's financial situation.

Only 35% of students receive financial aid, and just 17% get institutional grants averaging $8,619. Graduates typically carry $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median starting salaries around $54,468, that debt payment represents about 6% of gross income. The 68% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with these obligations.

Lower-income families get the best deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families do. This campus particularly benefits students seeking an affordable Penn State experience before transferring to University Park.

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