Tuition and Fees
The cost for in-state undergraduate students to attend Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus for an academic year can be broken down into $17,416 for tuition, $1,034 for fees, $1,840 for books and supplies, $11,884 for room and board and $4,788 for other expenses.
In-State Tuition and Fees
| In-state tuition | $17,416 |
| In-state fees | $1,034 |
| Books and supplies | $1,840 |
| Room and board | $11,884 |
| Other expenses | $4,788 |
The cost for out-of-state undergraduate students to attend Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus for an academic year can be broken down into $34,480 for tuition, $1,034 for fees, $1,840 for books and supplies, $11,884 for room and board and $4,788 for other expenses.
Out-of-State Tution and Fees
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,480 |
| Out-of-state fees | $1,034 |
| Books and supplies | $1,840 |
| Room and board | $11,884 |
| Other expenses | $4,788 |
Tuition Plans
| Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution | Yes |
| Tuition guaranteed plan | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes |
| Other alternative tuition plan | No |
Financial Aid
73% of undergradate students at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus received financial aid. The distribution of financial aid types at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus consists of 50% receiving grant or scholarship aid of $8,678 on average, 22% receiving pell grants of $4,625 on average, 43% receiving institutional grants or scholarships of $5,855 on average, and 51% receiving federal student loans of $5,341 on average.
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
Awarded any Financial Aid
| Aid Type | Number Receiving | Percent Receiving | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,812 | 50% | $8,678 |
| Pell grants | 3,486 | 22% | $4,625 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 6,727 | 43% | $5,855 |
| Federal student loans | 7,863 | 51% | $5,341 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
Net prices changes by family income and financial need. Net price typically increases with increase in family income because of higher amounts of financial aid available to students belonging to lower income families. Students in the lowest $0 – $30,000 family income bracket paid net price of $20,814 compared to net price of $22,051 in the $30,001 – $48,000 family income bracket, $25,704 in the $48,001 – $75,000 family income bracket, $29,852 in the $75,001 – $110,000 family income bracket and $31,896 in the $110,001 or more family income bracket.
| Family Income | Net Price Paid |
| $0 – $30,000 | $20,814 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $22,051 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $25,704 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $29,852 |
| $110,001 or more | $31,896 |
Net price reflects the actual cost to attend after accounting for finanical aid. Net price includes tuition, books, living costs, and other expenses after subtracting federal financial aid received by students.
Sticker Price
The in-state cost for a 4 year bachelors degree at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is $149,809. The in-state cost reported is aggregated over 4 years and includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses. The year to year increases in tuition and cost of living are accounted by applying a rate of increase of 1% which is based on the average rate of increase in the last 2 years as reported by Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. The actual net cost paid by students could be lower because financial aid is not accounted for in this cost.
In-State 4-year Sticker Price
| Year | In-State Sticker Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $36,962 |
| 2 | $37,283 |
| 3 | $37,613 |
| 4 | $37,951 |
The out-of-state cost for a 4 year bachelors degree at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is $223,917. The out-of-state cost reported is aggregated over 4 years and includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses. The year to year increases in tuition and cost of living are accounted by applying a rate of increase of 2% which is based on the average rate of increase in the last 2 years as reported by Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. The actual net cost paid by students could be lower because financial aid is not accounted for in this cost.
Out-of-State 4-year Sticker Price
| Year | Out-Of-State Sticker Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $54,026 |
| 2 | $55,305 |
| 3 | $56,618 |
| 4 | $57,968 |