by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Penn State University Park worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Unfortunately, College Factual was unable to determine the value ranking of Penn State University Park due to a lack of data.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Penn State University Park costs about $36,184. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $144,736 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $39,493 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $32,875 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $36,184 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $144,736 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Penn State University Park net price and the factors that affect it.
What Penn State University Park costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Penn State University Park shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,458 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,743 |
| $48K–$75K | $26,257 |
| $75K–$110K | $33,579 |
| Over $110K | $37,209 |
About 50% of Penn State University Park undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,013 per year. Get more details on the Penn State University Park financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing a school’s average total cost to other schools of a similar quality. Unfortunately we did not have enough data to determine the value of Penn State University Park. See the net price page for more information.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.