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92.9%Acceptance
$15,180Tuition
668Students
11%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
$18,922
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.9%
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
49.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.9%

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 $11,304
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,138
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,735
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,962
$110,001+ $24,237

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Cost Overview

Families at Penn State York pay an average net price of $18,922 annually. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $11,304 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $24,237. Over four years, costs range from $45,216 to $96,948 depending on family income.

This regional Penn State campus keeps costs manageable for students completing their first two years before transferring. The median debt load is $25,000, translating to monthly payments of $265. With graduates earning a median of $54,468 in their first year out, that debt payment represents about 6% of gross income. Only 49% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the campus without heavy borrowing.

Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here. Nearly 28% receive Pell Grants, and the net price for families earning under $48K stays below $13,000 annually.

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