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92.4%Acceptance
$14,380Tuition
316Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$63,435Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,872
Average Net Price
$18,192
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,448
Books & Supplies
$1,840
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
67.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
53.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.4%

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 $7,198
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,592
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,179
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,894
$110,001+ $23,705

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,198 annually at Penn State DuBois, while those making over $110,000 face the full $23,705 net price. The four-year total ranges from roughly $29,000 to $95,000 depending on family income. Only 25% of students receive need-based aid, reflecting the campus's middle-income student base.

Graduates carry a median debt of $25,000, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median earnings of $54,468 in the first year after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of gross income. The 68% loan repayment rate suggests manageable debt loads for most graduates. Low-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than many community colleges while earning a Penn State degree. Middle-class families face steeper costs but still access the university's resources and alumni network at branch campus prices.

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