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.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$20,234$40,188
Graduate$25,518$43,828
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$20,641$41,786
Graduate$26,031$45,572
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 55.21% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.46%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,300.
The average graduation rate is 83%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 50,028 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Penn State Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »55.21% Acceptance Rate / 19.46% Yield
Test Scores »1,300 SAT / 29 ACT
Graduation Rate »83%
Transfer-out Rate1%
Retention Rate91%(full-time), 67% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.67% (15 to 1)
Student Population »50,028 (41,745 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$11,574

Offered Programs, Learning Opportunities, and Campus Services

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has a law school and medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.
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
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Directory Information

Address201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802-1503
Phone814-865-4700
WEBSchool's Website
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AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Campus, University Park, PA
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