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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA, US · City: Small

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
61%
Graduation rate
85%
Average net price
$33,675
Student–faculty
16:1
Undergraduates
42,284
Tuition
$21,098 in-state / $43,490 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$24,956 in-state / $43,266 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$41,003
Test scores
SAT 1,337
Retention rate
93%
Pell / federal loans
16% Pell · 42% loans
Median debt
$19,055
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$71,762

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$19,458
$30–48k
$19,743
$48–75k
$26,257
$75–110k
$33,579
$110k+
$37,209

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

Indexed programs (15)

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