Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA · Public · 7,877 undergrads (medium, 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 | $16,372 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,144 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,337 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,852 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,078 |
| All incomes (average) | $19,550 |
Sticker tuition: $15,356 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Average SAT
- 1248
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 31%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $63,435
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
- International undergrads
- 215 (2.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business30%
Computer Science15%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences8%
Agriculture5%
Health & Nursing5%
Communications & Media4%
Criminal Justice4%
Physics & Chemistry3%
Engineering2%
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