Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Public · 42,284 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,845 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $20,049 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $25,667 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $31,834 |
| Over $110,000 | $37,831 |
| All incomes (average) | $32,875 |
Sticker tuition: $20,644 in-state, $41,790 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Average SAT
- 1337
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 14%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $63,435
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
- International undergrads
- 4,169 (9.9%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Engineering14%
Computer Science11%
Communications & Media7%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Social Sciences6%
Psychology4%
Health & Nursing4%
Agriculture4%
Education4%
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