Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $15,944
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $26,668
- Average Net Price
- $23,478
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 26.1%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $15,870
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,448
- Books & Supplies
- $1,840
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $33,654
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 43.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26.1%
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 | $16,081 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,021 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $22,006 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $26,911 |
| $110,001+ | $29,925 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $33,654 sticker price at Penn State Harrisburg. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $16,081 net annually, while those from wealthy households ($110,000+) pay $29,925. Over four years, that ranges from $64,324 to $119,700 total. The 95.7% employment rate helps justify these costs.
Graduates typically leave with $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median starting salaries around $54,468, loan payments consume about 6% of gross income. Only 43.29% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford costs without heavy borrowing. Just 9.08% receive institutional grants averaging $8,409.
Working professionals and part-time students get the best deal here. The campus caters to the Harrisburg region's government and business workforce, where many employers offer tuition assistance for continuing education.
Graduates typically leave with $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median starting salaries around $54,468, loan payments consume about 6% of gross income. Only 43.29% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford costs without heavy borrowing. Just 9.08% receive institutional grants averaging $8,409.
Working professionals and part-time students get the best deal here. The campus caters to the Harrisburg region's government and business workforce, where many employers offer tuition assistance for continuing education.
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