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Tuition and Costs

We know costs are an important factor in any decision to invest in a college education. We want to help you to make an informed choice.

Penn State Tuition

Below are the most recent tuition rates with room and board estimates for an academic year (fall and spring semesters). These costs are set by the Board of Trustees each year in July. We encourage students and families to budget for additional cost including travel, personal expenses, books, and supplies. Penn State's tuition rates vary by campus, program, student level, and residency.

Please visit theOffice of Summer Session websiteto see an estimate of the costs for Penn State's summer session.

All World Campus students pay the same tuition rate, regardless of residency.
Visit theWorld Campus websitefor tuition details.

Cost Tools

Penn State provides several tools to help you estimate the costs associated with earning a degree. We encourage students to use them in order to have a better understanding of the true cost of attendance.

Residency Information

Since Penn State is a state-affiliated institution, tuition rates are different for in-state and out-of-state students. Learn more about the policy and the process if you have to appeal residency.

Generally speaking, a student needs to live in Pennsylvania for non-academic reasons for a year prior to enrollment to be considered a resident for tuition purposes. More details on Penn State’sresidency policyandresidency FAQscan be found on theOffice of the Bursar website.

When students apply to Penn State, most times residency is set automatically based on the location of a student’s high school. If this is the case when you apply, and your high school no longer reflects your state of residency, or you believe you have been incorrectly classified as an out-of-state student, you will need to submit aresidency appeal. Details about this process are available on the Office of the Bursar website.

For residency appeals prior to enrollment, please send the following documentation to the Undergraduate Admissions Office by mail or fax. Be sure to include your full name and Penn State ID or MyPennState user ID with your appeal. Appeals should include a written explanation, as well as the following items:

Students 24 and Under

  • Copy of your parents' lease, deed, or mortgage

  • Copy of your parents’ first page of the Federal and Pennsylvania income tax returns for the most recent year (you may block out financial information)

  • Copy of your parents’ current Pennsylvania driver's license or state-issued photo identification card

Adult Students

  • Copy of your lease, deed, or mortgage

  • Copy of the first page of your Federal and Pennsylvania income tax returns for the most recent year (you may block out financial information)

  • Copy of your current Pennsylvania driver's license or state-issued photo identification card

Residency Information for Active Military Personnel or Dependents

Veterans using any chapter of the GI Bill®, and dependents receiving Chapter 33, Chapter 35 or Fry Scholarship benefits will be eligible for in-state tuition regardless of residency. If you are a veteran and you are not using GI bill® benefits, please contact yourcampus Certifying Officialto determine requirements to establish eligibility for the in-state rate. All active duty military and DOD employees (their spouse and dependent children) are eligible for consideration to receive in-state tuition provided they are assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania and reside in Pennsylvania. Active duty military and DOD employees (their spouse and dependent children) enrolled in Penn State's World Campus will receive in-state tuition.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website atwww.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards are a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Penn State offers several sources for possible scholarships funding. While not a requirement for all scholarships, Penn State recommends that all students who are offered admission submit aFree Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) to maximize their aid options.

T he Office of Student Aid is just one unit that offers scholarships and awards at Penn State. Additionally, scholarships and awards can be offered from academic colleges, campuses, and other administrative units, some of which will require separate applications. In addition to the scholarships and awards outlined on theOffice of Student Aid website, Penn State offers the following awards to incoming first-year and transfer students through Undergraduate Admissions:

Penn State Discover Award

The Discover Award is awarded to first-time, first-year domestic students who enroll at a Penn State campus other than Penn State University Park or Penn State World Campus for both the fall and spring semester immediately following their high school graduation. Transfer students who enroll in a degree program that can be completed at a Penn State campus other than Penn State University Park or Penn State World campus are also eligible.

Penn State Provost's Award

The Provost's Award is a four-year award that is available to first-time, first-year students with offers of admission to any of Penn State’s twenty undergraduate campuses, excluding Penn State World Campus. Both Pennsylvania and non-Pennsylvania residents are considered for this award, as well as international students, and it is very competitive. This award is not available for transfer students to Penn State.

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