Cost of Penn State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $20,244 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $14,052 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $23,820 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $10,802 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $5,166 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,984 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,286 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,949 |
| $110,001+ | $16,652 |
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 (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $84,461 | $22,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 | $82,877 | $23,749 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $63,116 | $23,074 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | $55,314 | $24,959 |
| Business/Commerce | 6 | $52,236 | $23,873 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | $41,573 | $24,180 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 4 | $39,635 | $25,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 7 | $38,150 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | $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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| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 31 | $41,132 | $15,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | $39,818 | $16,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $38,145 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce | 2 | $38,044 | $13,687 |
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Dallas | $10,521 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | DuBois | $11,531 | 97% | $71,762 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | McKeesport | $14,194 | 96% | $71,762 |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney | $12,255 | — | $43,275 |
| 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 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 Shenango admits 92% of applicants.
How much does Penn State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $20,244 a year (tuition and fees: $14,052 in-state, $23,820 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,802 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,166.
How much do Penn State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 31st 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?
31% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.