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94.0%Acceptance
$15,180Tuition
821Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$63,435Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$15,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,118
Average Net Price
$18,934
Students Receiving Financial Aid
43.3%
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
57.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
43.3%

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 $14,151
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,015
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,270
$75,001 – $110,000 $21,235
$110,001+ $24,596

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Cost Overview

Penn State Scranton's average net price of $18,934 means most families pay about $75,736 over four years. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,151 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay the full $24,596. The campus serves as an affordable entry point into the Penn State system for northeastern Pennsylvania families.

Graduates typically leave with $25,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $63,435 ten years out, that represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio. The 67.92% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates can handle their payments. Only 43% of students receive financial aid, indicating many families can afford the cost without assistance.

First-generation college students and those seeking Penn State's name recognition at a fraction of University Park's cost get the best deal here. The small campus size means more individualized attention during the crucial transition years.

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