Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $15,180
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,118
- Average Net Price
- $19,324
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 33.1%
- 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
- 47.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33.1%
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 | $12,011 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,259 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,247 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,088 |
| $110,001+ | $25,825 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $25,118 out-of-state sticker price at Penn State Lehigh Valley. The average net price sits at $19,324 annually. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,011 per year, while wealthy families above $110,000 pay $25,825. Over four years, that means costs range from roughly $48,000 to $103,000 depending on family income.
About half of students borrow money, graduating with a median debt of $25,000. That translates to monthly payments of $265 after graduation. Graduates earn a median of $54,468 in their first year, making those loan payments manageable at roughly 6% of income. The loan repayment rate of 67.92% suggests some students struggle financially post-graduation.
In-state students get the best deal here, paying $15,180 in tuition compared to out-of-state rates. Low-income Pennsylvania families benefit most from the affordable regional campus model.
About half of students borrow money, graduating with a median debt of $25,000. That translates to monthly payments of $265 after graduation. Graduates earn a median of $54,468 in their first year, making those loan payments manageable at roughly 6% of income. The loan repayment rate of 67.92% suggests some students struggle financially post-graduation.
In-state students get the best deal here, paying $15,180 in tuition compared to out-of-state rates. Low-income Pennsylvania families benefit most from the affordable regional campus model.
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