Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
54.22%
SAT Average
1,316
ACT Range
27-32
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 54.22%. This means approximately 542 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 41,862 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
54.22%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $20,234 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,188 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $39,160 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $32,598 | State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 13.27% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 39.86% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$40,188
Room and board
$13,030
Books and supplies
$1,840
Other expenses
$4,788
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$39,160
Average net price
$32,598
Average aid coverage
17%
$6,562 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus pays approximately $32,598 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus net price
$32,598
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $40,188 and average net price at $32,598. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$40,188
Current net price
$32,598
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
85.68%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$63,435
Undergraduates
41,862
10-Year Median Earnings - Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Undergraduates
41,862
Completion rate
85.68%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
13.27%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
39.86%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 13.27% of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 39.86% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is listed at 201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802-1503. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 54.22% | $40,188 | $32,598 | $63,435 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Not available | Not available | Not available | $138,767 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11.40% | $63,829 | $31,671 | $114,862 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 5.87% | $66,104 | $31,229 | $111,371 |
| Lehigh University | 29.26% | $62,180 | $33,549 | $105,584 |
Similar Schools in University Park
This local cluster focuses on nearby University Park schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around University Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 54.22%.
How much is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus tuition?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $40,188.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's average net price?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's average net price in the local dataset is $32,598.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $63,435 for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus accredited?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
The local dataset lists 41,862 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
What percentage of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in the local dataset is 13.27%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
The federal loan rate for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in the local dataset is 39.86%.
Where should I verify Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus or the latest official federal education data.