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Tuition & Costs
Colleges » By State » Pennsylvania » Penn State University » Tuition And 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

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Alpha Natural Resources / AMFIRE Mining Company Scholarship - R
Andrews Family Scholarship - R
BAE Scholarship: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) - R
Barbara M. Shannon Honors Scholarship - R
Bunton-Waller Graduate Awards Program - R R
Christopher W. Barnes Honors Scholarship - R
College of HHD Alumni Board Honors Scholarship - R
Core Lab Scholarship - R
Dean and Harriet Girton Scholarship in Food Science - R
Dean's Freshman Scholarship $500 - $2,500 y n n
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
  • 5
  • Amber from Fairview, PA
  • May-20-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    It's all worth it, especially if you are going for one of their world renown majors like engineering.

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  • 4
  • Brandon from Fairview, PA
  • May-20-2013 I am a current student here

    It is an expensive school, but it definitely pays off. PSU is a nationally renown school, known for its high academics.

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  • 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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