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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
York, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York at a glance
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is a public university in York, Pennsylvania with 677 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 97% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $15,208 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $19,047 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 16% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 49% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $25,000 (College Scorecard).
Tuition
$15,208
2024-25
Acceptance
97%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
677
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,208
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,392
Avg On-Campus Living
Not available
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,274
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $15,208
Net price (after aid): $19,047
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $11,582
$30k – $48k: $11,156
$48k – $75k: $16,261
$75k – $110k: $20,054
$110k+: $24,411
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
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 Grants: 30%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 49%
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.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedPennsylvania State University-Penn State York does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $80,843, above the $35,008 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Pennsylvania.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
16%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
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 post-grad earnings
$63.4k above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$15.2k
Out-of-state
$25.4k
Net price
$19k
Pell
30%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$63.4k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
1050 - 1245
ACT range
22 - 28
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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York, PA 17403
Academics
Studying online: a small share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 10 of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's 707 students (1%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 251 (36%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York reported conferring credentials in 14 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York graduates earn, by program
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's bachelor's graduates in Business earned a median $65,292 four years after graduating, 5% below the $68,407 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $45,110; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $25,593 in federal loans at this college (about $271 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $27,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 22 campuses that share Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's federal aid ID.
21 programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Bachelor's | $65,292 | $68,407, −5% | $25,593 | $271/mo |
| Information Science, Bachelor's | $91,671 | $85,294, +7% | $25,950 | $275/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Bachelor's | $45,943 | $48,568, −5% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $64,910 | $57,214, +13% | $25,717 | $273/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $49,543 | $50,706, about the same | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $81,835 | $84,304, −3% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $50,299 | $48,590, +4% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Curriculum and Instruction, Master's | $62,403 | $63,399, about the same | $23,151 | $263/mo |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Associate's | — | $67,792 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Associate's | $57,997 | $64,773, −10% | $16,500 | $175/mo |
| Management Science, Bachelor's | $73,308 | $86,176, −15% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Information Science, Associate's | $69,394 | $56,799, +22% | $21,000 | $223/mo |
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Corporate Communications, Bachelor's | $55,840 | $65,784, −15% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Business, Associate's | $61,596 | $49,927, +23% | $17,701 | $188/mo |
| Biological and Physical Sciences, Bachelor's | $69,102 | $58,891, +17% | $25,887 | $274/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $55,505 | $56,359, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Associate's | $40,545 | $34,184, +19% | $22,250 | $236/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Undergraduate certificate | $81,794 | $65,682, +25% | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $120,729 | $92,374, +31% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| IT Administration and Management, Undergraduate certificate | $102,874 | $52,615, +96% | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $68,918 | $63,293, +9% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. The Department reports these figures for all 22 campuses that share Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's federal aid ID, not for this campus alone. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
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- Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York located?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is located in York, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is a public university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is approximately 97% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,208 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). 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.
- How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York reports total enrollment of approximately 677 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is approximately $19,047 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $11,582 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $24,411. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York reports a graduation rate of approximately 16% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York have?
- Students who borrowed at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York left with a median of approximately $25,000 in federal loans, and about 49% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $63,435 for students who received federal financial aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York.
- How much do Business graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York earn?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's bachelor's graduates in Business earned a median $65,292 four years after graduating, 5% below the $68,407 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $45,110; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $25,593 in federal loans at this college (about $271 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $27,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 22 campuses that share Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's federal aid ID.
- How much do Information Science graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York earn?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's bachelor's graduates in Information Science earned a median $91,671 four years after graduating, 7% above the $85,294 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $66,209; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $25,950 in federal loans at this college (about $275 a month on a 10-year plan). The figure is reported for all 22 campuses that share Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's federal aid ID.
- Which programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 20 programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Computer and Information Sciences, bachelor's ($120,729); IT Administration and Management, certificate ($102,874); and Information Science, bachelor's ($91,671) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $80,843, above the $35,008 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Pennsylvania, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 14 fields Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 25 | Bachelor's (20 bachelor's · 5 associate) |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 16 | Bachelor's |
| Psychology, General | 13 | Bachelor's |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 12 | Bachelor's |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 10 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 9 | Bachelor's |
| Information Science/Studies | 8 | Bachelor's (6 bachelor's · 2 associate) |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | Bachelor's |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 3 | Certificate |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 2 | Associate's |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 1 | Bachelor's |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | Bachelor's |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | Certificate |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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