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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$26,952 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$15,124 tuition
$9,432 on campus room & board
$1,536 books
$860 fees

$39,034 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$27,206 tuition
$9,432 on campus room & board
$1,536 books
$860 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$6,234 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
69% of students receive aid
16% get federal aid ($4,997 avg)
16% get state aid ($2,700 avg)
29% get institn'l aid ($6,234 avg)
53% get loans ($7,680 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 5.26% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.02% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$22,224,655
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $8,250 37%
Federal Grant Aid $4,997 16%
Pell Grants $3,916 16%
Other Federal Grants $1,419 15%
Institution Grant Aid $6,234 29%
State Grant Aid $2,700 16%
Student Loans $7,680 53%
Federal Loans $5,489 52%
Other Loans $16,168 7%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: February 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Penn State University offer...
Prepaid Tuition Plan? Yes
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1589
(814) 865-5471
http://www.psu.edu/
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $630
Out of State $1,134

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Lance
  • May-17-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The school's tuition itself isn't outrageous. but plan on paying A LOT for off campus housing.

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  • 4
  • Steven from New Windsor, MD
  • May-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Personally, I get in state tuition, so the price is definitely fair for what I get. I love everything about this campus and I would pay even more if I had to.

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  • 4
  • Kimmie from Reading, PA
  • May-14-2013 I am a current student here

    Penn state is definitely worth it if you are paying in state tuition, but the out of state tuition is expensive.

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  • 5
  • Julia from Neptune City, NJ
  • May-13-2013 I am a current student here

    While Penn State is one of the most expensive public universities in the country, it is definitely worth your money. With thousands of Penn State Alumni in the world, it's hard not to get a job as a Penn State Grad. So, even though four years at PSU hurts your wallet, the career opportunities after graduation certainly make up for it.

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  • 5
  • Anthony from Enola, PA
  • May-10-2013 I am a current student here

    Penn State is all-around amazing. You can get a good degree and a good job right out of college, while still having an amazing time and raging your face off with your friends on the weekends.

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