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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.

Free tuition at Penn for families earning under $200,000 a year. Quaker Commitment: free tuition for families under $200k; all billed costs (tuition, fees, housing, dining) covered under $75k; no loans in aid packages

Estimate your cost

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

Under $30k$4,200/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$7,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$14,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$23,000/yr after aid
$110k+$41,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$87,740
Tuition & fees$65,784
Room & board$20,604
Average net price$26,017
Students on aid46%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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