Cost of Penn State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,360 |
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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 | $15,199 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $10,880 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,310 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,859 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,640 |
| $110,001+ | $24,896 |
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 (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | $84,461 | $22,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 31 | $82,877 | $23,749 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | $68,240 | $23,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3 | $63,116 | $23,074 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | $55,314 | $24,959 |
| Business/Commerce | 20 | $52,236 | $23,873 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 31 | $41,573 | $24,180 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 9 | $39,635 | $25,000 |
| Biology | 18 | $38,378 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | 29 | $37,593 | $23,642 |
Certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1 | $95,718 | $18,750 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | $72,546 | $26,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 1 | $65,324 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 5 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 34 | $61,201 | $13,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | $39,818 | $16,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 19 | $38,145 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce | 7 | $38,044 | $13,687 |
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 York | York | $12,374 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto | $16,748 | 98% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton | $14,209 | 96% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Dunmore | $12,204 | 99% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | Monaca | $16,063 | 96% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | Center Valley | $12,029 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | New Kensington | $10,866 | 95% | $71,762 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Penn State's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill admits 97% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,130 on the SAT.
How much does Penn State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,360 a year (tuition and fees: $15,240 in-state, $25,672 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,199 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,880.
How much do Penn State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 47th 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?
32% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.