Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public college in University Park, PA. Its average net price is $33,675 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $22,193 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,267 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $25,458 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $31,948 |
| $110,001 and up | $39,140 |
$21,098Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$43,490Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$33,675Average Net Price
$15,346Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$1,200Books and Supplies
$5,324Other Expenses
16.3%Students on Pell Grants
42.3%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
60.6%Acceptance Rate
620 to 700SAT Reading, Middle Half
620 to 720SAT Math, Middle Half
27 to 32ACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $60,829 |
| 8 years after entry | $67,644 |
| 10 years after entry | $71,762 |
85.4%Graduation Rate
92.6%Retention Rate
$24,500Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
University Park, PALocation
Small citySetting
42,284Undergraduate Enrollment
PublicControl
Programs and What They Pay
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