Cost of Penn State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,866 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $14,440 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $24,402 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $11,531 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $5,842 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,887 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,794 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,410 |
| $110,001+ | $19,543 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Penn State's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Penn State
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Information Science/Studies | 8 | $68,240 | $23,500 |
| Engineering | 11 | $67,873 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce | 17 | $52,236 | $23,873 |
| Forestry | — | $46,652 | $22,458 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 4 | $41,573 | $24,180 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 18 | $38,150 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | 1 | $37,593 | $23,642 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | $34,927 | $24,179 |
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Engineering, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 6 | $58,264 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 10 | $49,860 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 22 | $41,132 | $15,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $39,818 | $16,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 3 | $38,145 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce | 4 | $38,044 | $13,687 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 42 | — | $12,000 |
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | McKeesport | $14,194 | 96% | $71,762 |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney | $12,255 | — | $43,275 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Dallas | $10,521 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | Lemont Furnace | $11,957 | 95% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | New Kensington | $10,866 | 95% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | Sharon | $10,802 | 92% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | Monaca | $16,063 | 96% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton | $14,209 | 96% | $71,762 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Penn State's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois admits 97% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,080 on the SAT.
How much does Penn State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,866 a year (tuition and fees: $14,440 in-state, $24,402 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,531 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,842.
How much do Penn State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 40th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is information science/studies ($68,240 a year after graduation).
What is Penn State's graduation rate?
30% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 86% of first-year students return for a second year.