Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
80.27%
SAT Average
1,198
ACT Range
18-30
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 80.27%. This means approximately 803 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 7,554 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
80.27%
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 | $15,204 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,204 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $27,938 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,826 | State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 29.67% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 41.18% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$15,204
Books and supplies
$1,840
Fees and remainder
$10,894
Sticker price
$27,938
Average net price
$20,826
Average aid coverage
25%
$7,112 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus pays approximately $20,826 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus net price
$20,826
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $15,204 and average net price at $20,826. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$15,204
Current net price
$20,826
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)
33.63%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$63,435
Undergraduates
7,554
10-Year Median Earnings - Pennsylvania State University-World Campus vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pennsylvania State University-World 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-World Campus?
Undergraduates
7,554
Completion rate
33.63%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
29.67%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
41.18%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 29.67% of Pennsylvania State University-World Campus students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 41.18% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pennsylvania State University-World 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-World Campus's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pennsylvania State University-World 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-World Campus is listed at President's Office 201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802-1503. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Pennsylvania State University-World 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-World Campus | 80.27% | $15,204 | $20,826 | $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-World Campus's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 80.27%.
How much is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus tuition?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $15,204.
What is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's average net price?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's average net price in the local dataset is $20,826.
What is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $63,435 for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus.
Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus accredited?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
The local dataset lists 7,554 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus.
What percentage of Pennsylvania State University-World Campus students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus in the local dataset is 29.67%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
The federal loan rate for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus in the local dataset is 41.18%.
Where should I verify Pennsylvania State University-World Campus data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pennsylvania State University-World Campus or the latest official federal education data.