Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is $20,234 for Pennsylvania residents and $40,188 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.01% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 3.98% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Penn State is $20,641 for Pennsylvania residents and $41,786 for out-of-state students which is a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.01% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 3.98% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,818 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.26% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 2.61% compared to the previous year.
Penn State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $19,835 |
$38,651 | $17,772 |
2023-2024 | $20,234 | $40,188 | $17,818 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.01% | 3.98% | 0.26% |
2024-2025 | $20,641 | $41,786 | $17,864 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $25,518 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $43,828 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Penn State is $26,031 for Pennsylvania residents and $45,572 for out-of-state students which is a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $56,436. See the detailed law school tuition at
Penn State Law page.
Penn State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $25,015 |
$42,151 | $17,772 |
2023-2024 | $25,518 | $43,828 | $17,818 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.01% | 3.98% | 0.26% |
2024-2025 | $26,031 | $45,572 | $17,864 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Penn State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $820 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,651 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,039 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,802 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $804 | $1,588 |
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2023-2024 | $820 | $1,651 |
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2024-2025 | $836 | $1,716 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $1,019 | $1,733 |
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2023-2024 | $1,039 | $1,802 |
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2024-2025 | $1,059 | $1,874 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 |
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The Pennsylvania State University | $15,890 | $25,574 |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 |
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Temple University | $22,082 | $37,462 |
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 |
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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | $15,054 | $15,204 |