Cost of Penn State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,102 |
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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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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $12,029 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $6,362 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,799 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,893 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,297 |
| $110,001+ | $19,980 |
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 | 3 | $84,461 | $22,250 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $70,399 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 1 | $69,230 | $22,147 |
| Information Science/Studies | 29 | $68,240 | $23,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 20 | $63,116 | $23,074 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 11 | $55,314 | $24,959 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | $54,818 | $24,140 |
| Business/Commerce | 66 | $52,236 | $23,873 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1 | $47,319 | $21,500 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 21 | $44,357 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | $41,573 | $24,180 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 12 | $39,635 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 17 | $38,413 | $23,375 |
| Psychology | 46 | $37,593 | $23,642 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 1 | $37,406 | $22,500 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | $25,375 |
Certificate programs (4)
Associate's degree programs (3)
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 Scranton | Dunmore | $12,204 | 99% | $71,762 |
| Lincoln University | Lincoln University | $13,517 | 66% | $53,919 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford | $13,598 | 89% | $73,113 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | York | $12,374 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven | $15,199 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | Media | $18,053 | 98% | $71,762 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Greensburg | $17,075 | 95% | $73,113 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Penn State's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley admits 97% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,210 on the SAT.
How much does Penn State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,102 a year (tuition and fees: $15,240 in-state, $25,672 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,029 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,362.
How much do Penn State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 34th 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?
18% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% of first-year students return for a second year.