Tuition & net price

How much does Pennsylvania State University cost?

Published tuition is $20,644 in-state and $41,790 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $39,694 a year. After aid, families pay between $19,845 and $37,831 depending on income.

In-state tuition$20,644before aid
Out-of-state$41,790before aid
Lowest net price$19,845families under $30k
Highest net price$37,831families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $19,845 50%
$30,001–$48,000 $20,049 51%
$48,001–$75,000 $25,667 65%
$75,001–$110,000 $31,834 80%
Over $110,000 $37,831 95%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
14%
Take federal loans
40%
Typical repayment
$265/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Pennsylvania.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Marywood University $41,420 $41,420 $55,582 $18,941
Saint Vincent College $42,396 $42,396 $56,752 $17,249
Gannon University $40,656 $40,656 $52,869 $18,489
Wilkes University $43,496 $43,496 $56,765 $25,062
Point Park University $39,570 $39,570 $52,643 $22,436
King's College $44,100 $44,100 $57,973 $17,283

Pennsylvania State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Pennsylvania State University?
Published tuition is $20,644 for in-state students and $41,790 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Pennsylvania State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $19,845 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $37,831.
What is the total cost of attendance at Pennsylvania State University?
$39,694 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Pennsylvania State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $63,435 ten years after starting, against $25,000 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.