Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $15,944
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $26,668
- Average Net Price
- $22,951
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 26.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $14,774
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,448
- Books & Supplies
- $1,840
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $32,558
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 56.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26.7%
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 | $14,702 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,905 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,588 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,800 |
| $110,001+ | $29,572 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $23,000 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,702 per year, while those from households above $110,000 face $29,572. Over four years, expect total costs between $59,000 and $118,000 depending on family finances.
Penn State Behrend graduates typically carry $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments for a decade. With median starting salaries around $54,000, loan payments consume roughly 6% of gross income. The loan repayment rate sits at 68%, suggesting some graduates struggle with their debt burden. Only 12% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $9,471.
Students from lower-income families get the strongest deal here. The net price for families earning under $48,000 remains remarkably affordable for a Penn State degree, while wealthy families pay close to full freight.
Penn State Behrend graduates typically carry $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments for a decade. With median starting salaries around $54,000, loan payments consume roughly 6% of gross income. The loan repayment rate sits at 68%, suggesting some graduates struggle with their debt burden. Only 12% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $9,471.
Students from lower-income families get the strongest deal here. The net price for families earning under $48,000 remains remarkably affordable for a Penn State degree, while wealthy families pay close to full freight.
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