What families actually pay at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA

Published cost of attendance
$39,694 / year
Under $30K household income$19,845
$30–48K household income$20,049
$48–75K household income$25,667
$75–110K household income$31,834
$110K+ household income$37,831

Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Acceptance rate
61%
SAT math (25–75)
620–720
4-yr grad rate
86%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$63,435
Undergrads
42,284

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