Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a four-year, public school located in University Park, PA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Penn State's 2024 tuition & fees is $20,234 for Pennsylvania residents and $40,188 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 56% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,574.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 50,028 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Penn State's acceptance rate is 54.22% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.40%. The median SAT scores is 1310 and the ACT socre is 29.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is $20,234 for in-state students and $40,188 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $25,518 for in-state students and $43,828 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $20,641 for Pennsylvania residents and $41,786 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $26,031 for Pennsylvania residents and $45,572 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $20,234 | $40,188 |
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| Graduate | $25,518 | $43,828 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $20,641 | $41,786 |
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| Graduate | $26,031 | $45,572 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Penn State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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