Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$63.4k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$20,234
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,188
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,030
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,448
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$33,264
Net price (after aid)$32,598
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,458
$30k – $48k$19,743
$48k – $75k$26,257
$75k – $110k$33,579
$110k+$37,209
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$63,435
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants13%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans40%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
86%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
86% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
92% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$20.2k
Out-of-state
$40.2k
Net price
$32.6k
Pell
13%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$63.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsChemistryBiology
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociologyEconomicsInternational Relations
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web Development
Admissions
Acceptance rate
54%
SAT range
1220 - 1400
ACT range
27 - 32
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- Where is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus located?
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is located in University Park, PA, in the United States.
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- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $20,234 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
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