Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $14,002
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $23,310
- Average Net Price
- $14,259
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 40.6%
- 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
- 44.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40.6%
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 | $9,852 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,180 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,350 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,671 |
| $110,001+ | $21,875 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,852 annually at Penn State Shenango, while those making over $110,000 face $21,875 per year. The campus serves as an affordable entry point into the Penn State system. A four-year degree costs between $39,408 and $87,500 depending on family income.
Most students graduate with $25,000 in debt, requiring monthly payments of $265. With median earnings hitting $54,468 in the first year after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The 95.7% employment rate helps explain why 68% of borrowers stay current on loans. Only 12% of students receive institutional grants averaging $10,216, but 41% qualify for Pell Grants.
Lower-income families get the best deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same Penn State degree and strong job placement rates.
Most students graduate with $25,000 in debt, requiring monthly payments of $265. With median earnings hitting $54,468 in the first year after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The 95.7% employment rate helps explain why 68% of borrowers stay current on loans. Only 12% of students receive institutional grants averaging $10,216, but 41% qualify for Pell Grants.
Lower-income families get the best deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same Penn State degree and strong job placement rates.
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