Penn / Financial aid
Paying for Penn
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Penn actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
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An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Penn's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
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Penn cost & aid FAQ
How much does Penn cost after financial aid?
The average family pays about $26,017 per year at Penn after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $87,740. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.
What does Penn cost by family income?
At Penn, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $4,200 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $41,000 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.
Does Penn offer free tuition?
Yes. Penn waives tuition for families earning under $200,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.
Does Penn give financial aid to international students?
Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Penn's financial aid office.
Does Penn meet full financial need?
Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
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