Cost of Penn State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,255 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $15,240 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $25,672 |
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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 | $14,209 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $10,525 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,241 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,803 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,801 |
| $110,001+ | $22,207 |
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 (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | $84,461 | $22,250 |
| Computer Science | 2 | $70,117 | $22,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | 7 | $68,240 | $23,500 |
| Engineering | 5 | $67,873 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 7 | $63,116 | $23,074 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | $62,246 | $25,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | $55,314 | $24,959 |
| Business/Commerce | 30 | $52,236 | $23,873 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | $47,516 | $22,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | $44,879 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | $41,573 | $24,180 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 7 | $39,635 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 12 | $38,413 | $23,375 |
| Biology | 1 | $38,378 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | 16 | $37,593 | $23,642 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | $34,927 | $24,179 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | $30,936 | $26,000 |
Certificate programs (1)
Associate's degree programs (5)
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney | $12,255 | — | $43,275 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | Monaca | $16,063 | 96% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto | $16,748 | 98% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | New Kensington | $10,866 | 95% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven | $15,199 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | Lemont Furnace | $11,957 | 95% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | York | $12,374 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | DuBois | $11,531 | 97% | $71,762 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Penn State's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton admits 96% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,200 on the SAT.
How much does Penn State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,255 a year (tuition and fees: $15,240 in-state, $25,672 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,209 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,525.
How much do Penn State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 42nd 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?
23% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.