Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $14,258
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $23,750
- Average Net Price
- $15,775
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 38.3%
- 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
- 55.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 38.3%
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 | $9,544 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $10,092 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,764 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,763 |
| $110,001+ | $21,827 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,544 annually at this Penn State regional campus, while those making over $110,000 face the near-full cost of $21,827. The typical student pays $15,775 per year after aid. Over four years, that adds up to $63,100 for the average family.
Most students graduate with manageable debt loads. The median borrower owes $25,000, translating to monthly payments of $265. That's reasonable compared to graduates' median earnings of $63,435 within ten years. Only 56% of students need federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs without heavy borrowing.
Lower-income students get the strongest value here. The net price barely increases from the lowest to second income bracket, jumping only $548. Penn State's name recognition and the intimate 10:1 student-faculty ratio make this campus particularly attractive for families seeking affordable access to the university system.
Most students graduate with manageable debt loads. The median borrower owes $25,000, translating to monthly payments of $265. That's reasonable compared to graduates' median earnings of $63,435 within ten years. Only 56% of students need federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs without heavy borrowing.
Lower-income students get the strongest value here. The net price barely increases from the lowest to second income bracket, jumping only $548. Penn State's name recognition and the intimate 10:1 student-faculty ratio make this campus particularly attractive for families seeking affordable access to the university system.
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