Penn State / Financial aid
Paying for Penn State
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Penn State actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
Estimate your cost
Your estimated cost
$0/ year
Tuition after aid$0
Room, board & fees$0
An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Penn State's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
Under $30k$20,814/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$22,051/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$25,704/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$29,852/yr after aid
$110k+$31,896/yr after aid
The full cost
Sticker (cost of attendance)$36,900
In-state tuition$20,048
Out-of-state tuition$38,048
Room & board$13,448
Average net price$28,100
Students on aid54%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsNo need-based aid for international students
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