Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PAPublicRank 1640 of 1,732Traditional rank 1081 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,458 |
| $30–48k | $19,743 |
| $48–75k | $26,257 |
| $75–110k | $33,579 |
| $110k+ | $37,209 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $19,835 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $20,234 |
| Change | $399 (+2.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $40,188 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $13,030 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 PA-resident tuition, full-time lower division (two semesters) | $20,878 |
| Change from 2025-26 | +2.0% |
| 2026-27 nonresident tuition (two semesters) | $44,574 |
Source: Penn State 2026-27 tuition schedule, psu.edu. Upper-division and some majors cost more; fees extra.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +9.7% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 86% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 92% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 13% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 44% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,347 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$1,863 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
Compare with other colleges Compare with the two most similar
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $11,412 | $832 |
| Temple University | $11,891 | $1,532 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $10,930 | $379 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $10,886 | $955 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $10,867 | −$1,199 |
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