Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $14,380
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $23,872
- Average Net Price
- $19,993
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 26.1%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,022
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,448
- Books & Supplies
- $1,840
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $28,242
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 52.4%
- 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 | $11,518 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,653 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,051 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,185 |
| $110,001+ | $26,342 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Penn State Mont Alto pay far less than the $28,242 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,518 annually after aid. The net price climbs steadily by income bracket, reaching $26,342 for wealthy families earning over $110,000. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $46,000 to $105,000 depending on family income.
Graduates typically leave with $25,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $54,468 in the first year after graduation, loan payments consume about 5.8% of gross income. The school's focus on career training programs helps explain the strong 95.7% employment rate. Only 21.76% of students receive institutional grants averaging $7,111, while 26.12% qualify for Pell Grants.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families pay.
Graduates typically leave with $25,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $54,468 in the first year after graduation, loan payments consume about 5.8% of gross income. The school's focus on career training programs helps explain the strong 95.7% employment rate. Only 21.76% of students receive institutional grants averaging $7,111, while 26.12% qualify for Pell Grants.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families pay.
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