Cost of Penn State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,082 |
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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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| Housing and food (on campus) | $15,346 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $14,194 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $7,628 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,114 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,148 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,732 |
| $110,001+ | $22,301 |
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 (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | $84,461 | $22,250 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 1 | $74,572 | $27,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $73,501 | $26,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 | $68,240 | $23,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3 | $63,116 | $23,074 |
| Business/Commerce | 23 | $52,236 | $23,873 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | $45,444 | $22,488 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 1 | $44,488 | $23,810 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 17 | $44,357 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | $41,573 | $24,180 |
| Psychology | 22 | $37,593 | $23,642 |
Certificate programs (4)
Associate's degree programs (2)
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | DuBois | $11,531 | 97% | $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 Greater Allegheny admits 96% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,160 on the SAT.
How much does Penn State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,082 a year (tuition and fees: $14,440 in-state, $24,402 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,194 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,628.
How much do Penn State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 44th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($84,461 a year after graduation).
What is Penn State's graduation rate?
26% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.