Cost of Penn State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,446 |
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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 | $12,204 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $7,637 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,601 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,877 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,358 |
| $110,001+ | $18,874 |
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 (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 62 | $82,877 | $23,749 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | $75,796 | $24,250 |
| Information Science/Studies | 29 | $68,240 | $23,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 6 | $63,116 | $23,074 |
| Business/Commerce | 55 | $52,236 | $23,873 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | $47,516 | $22,250 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | $44,357 | $25,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 5 | $40,786 | $23,601 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 16 | $39,635 | $25,000 |
| Biology | 16 | $38,378 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | $38,359 | $25,526 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 27 | $38,150 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | 36 | $37,593 | $23,642 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | $35,537 | $23,361 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | $34,927 | $24,179 |
Certificate programs (5)
Associate's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Information Science/Studies | 1 | $49,860 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | $39,818 | $16,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 2 | $38,145 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce | 9 | $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 Lehigh Valley | Center Valley | $12,029 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Lincoln University | Lincoln University | $13,517 | 66% | $53,919 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | York | $12,374 | 97% | $71,762 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford | $13,598 | 89% | $73,113 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven | $15,199 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto | $16,748 | 98% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | Media | $18,053 | 98% | $71,762 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Penn State's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton admits 99% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,190 on the SAT.
How much does Penn State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,446 a year (tuition and fees: $15,240 in-state, $25,672 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,204 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,637.
How much do Penn State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,877 a year after graduation).
What is Penn State's graduation rate?
31% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.