How much does Pennsylvania State University cost?

Pennsylvania State University Cost of Attendance
In-state $13,686
Out-of-state $22,374
On-Campus Food and Housing $12,318
Off-Campus Room and Board
Average Annual Cost
Average Cost by Family Income
Family Income Average Cost
Under $30,000 $20,814
$30,000-$48,000 $22,051
$48,000-$75,000 $25,704
$75,000-$110,000 $20,814
Over $110,000 $31,896

Pennsylvania State University Financial Aid and Debt

Financial Aid Breakdown for Full-time Incoming Freshman

Aid Type % Receiving Average Amount
Grant or scholarship aid
Federal Grants
Pell grants
Other federal grants
State/local goverment grant or scholarships
Institutional grants or scholarships
Student loan aid
Federal student loans
Other student loans

Pennsylvania State University Scholarships: Start Earning in High School


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Micro-scholarships* Colleges Awarding Amount
Visit a college campus 180 Up to $6,000
Do an extracurricular activity 178 Up to $3,000
Do community service 183 Up to $500
Take a challenging class 189 Up to $4,000
Take a foreign language class 122 Up to $5,000
Have work experience 128 Up to $12,000
Attend a summer program 78 Up to $2,500
Play a sport 87 Up to $1,500

*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply

Pennsylvania State University Admissions

What is Pennsylvania State University's admissions rate?
Acceptance Rate 76%
Average GPA 3.57
SAT Submissions 0% of applicants
SAT Reading 0
SAT Math 0
SAT Writing 0
ACT Submissions 0% of applicants
Composite Score 0

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Pennsylvania State University Campus Life

16:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

408

Forbes Ranking

Four-Year Graduation Rate

73%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Student Population

Campus Life
Total undergraduates 73476
Living on campus 4%
Transfer Students
Under Age 25
Gender Balance
Men
53%
Women
47%

Student Diversity

55%
Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
White
65.97%
Unknown
16.79%
Hispanic or Latino
6.55%
Asian
6.17%
Black or African American
4.36%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.08%

4 Student Testimonials

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Andrew

Freshman · Political Science and Government

I like how campus is very diverse. Also, I knew I wanted a school with a big alumni network for a job afterwards, and Penn State has the largest alumni network in the World.
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Mya

Freshman · Geological and Earth Sciences / Geosciences

I love the diversity of the campus. Saying that there are more than 40,000 students on the campus it may be overwhelming but it makes you feel like you're just at home. The are a tons of opportunities and clubs to join and make friends.
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Kundan

Freshman · Marketing

The teachers are wonderful, I feel like I am getting a good education. The campus is small and safe. I have good friends with similar interests.
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Madison

Freshman · Biology

I’ve made a lot of new friends and it’s a family environment. First semester was a transition but with my major I knew it would be hard work. Lots of clubs to join also.

Pennsylvania State University Graduation Success

87%

First Year Student Retention

$58,227

Average Salary After Graduation

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About Pennsylvania State University

Penn State is a multi-campus, land-grant, public research university that educates students from around the world and supports individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Our educational programs are enriched by the talent, knowledge, diversity, creativity, and teaching and research expertise of our faculty, students, and staff.

With 20 undergraduate campuses across the state of Pennsylvania, and our online World Campus, Penn State educates more than 70,000 students each year who are able to choose from more than 275 academic programs to study. Our campuses provide opportunities for students to learn at campuses of every size, ranging from 500 to as many as 46,000 students, and located near cities such as Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia or in smaller towns such as State College.

As Pennsylvania’s land-grant university, we provide access to education and public service to support citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond. Our academic programs vary from agricultural majors to the liberal arts, to STEM programs. And for students who are not quite sure what they want to study we offer an exploratory option through our Division of Undergraduate Studies.

As a student, you can choose the academic program and the campus that is the right fit for you, knowing that as a Penn State student you will have access to the best faculty and limitless resources at each of our campus locations.

We hope you take some time to learn more about Penn State and to reach out to us with any questions. Contact us at admissions@psu.edu to reach an admissions counselor. We look forward to hearing from you.

Address

201 Old Main
Multiple Campuses, PA

Type Public
Profit Status
Category Research Universities
Setting Small City
* Financial aid is only available for those who qualify