Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA
PublicUrbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
54%
Enrollment
41,862
Graduation Rate
86%
Student-Faculty Ratio
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Retention Rate
92%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)12201400
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2732
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$20,234
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,188
Avg Net Price
$32,598
Room & Board
$13,030
Total COA
$39,160
Median Debt
$25,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$19,458
$30,001–48,000
$19,743
$48,001–75,000
$26,257
$75,001–110,000
$33,579
$110,001+
$37,209
Pell Grant Rate: 13%
Federal Loan Rate: 40%

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Sticker Price$53,218
Estimated Net Price$32,598 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
86%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Retention Rate
92%
Median Debt
$25,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
18.8%
Engineering
13.9%
Computer Science
12.3%
Communication
7.0%
Social Sciences
6.7%
Biology
6.1%
Health Professions
4.2%
Psychology
3.9%
Agriculture
3.4%
Interdisciplinary Studies
3.4%

Demographics

Men 53%Women 47%
White
62.9%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
7.1%
Two or More
3.9%
International
9.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.