by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania State U-Penn State Shenango spanned $26,545.00 ranging to $36,081.00 depending on your residency status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: around $26,545.00 in-state against $36,081.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $14,024.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,521.00 |
| Total cost | $26,545.00 |
| That is 38% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,545.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,726.00 |
| Net price | $17,819.00 |
| That is 7% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,545.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,875.00 |
| Net price | $14,670.00 |
| That is 24% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $23,560.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,521.00 |
| Total cost | $36,081.00 |
| That is 87% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $36,081.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,726.00 |
| Net price | $27,355.00 |
| That is 42% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $36,081.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,875.00 |
| Net price | $24,206.00 |
| That is 26% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 1.7% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Freshman year | $14,925.00 | $18,129.00 | $27,007.00 |
| Senior year | $15,718.00 | $19,092.00 | $28,442.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $61,278.00 | $74,432.00 | $110,881.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $23,345.00 | $28,356.00 | $42,242.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $705.00 | $857.00 | $1,276.00 |
| Total amount paid | $84,623.00 | $102,788.00 | $153,123.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Freshman year | $14,925.00 | $18,129.00 | $27,007.00 |
| Senior year | $15,185.00 | $18,445.00 | $27,477.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $30,110.00 | $36,574.00 | $54,484.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,471.00 | $13,933.00 | $20,756.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $347.00 | $421.00 | $627.00 |
| Total amount paid | $41,581.00 | $50,507.00 | $75,241.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Freshman year | $24,627.00 | $27,831.00 | $36,709.00 |
| Senior year | $25,936.00 | $29,310.00 | $38,659.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $101,111.00 | $114,265.00 | $150,714.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $38,520.00 | $43,531.00 | $57,417.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,164.00 | $1,315.00 | $1,734.00 |
| Total amount paid | $139,631.00 | $157,795.00 | $208,131.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Freshman year | $24,627.00 | $27,831.00 | $36,709.00 |
| Senior year | $25,056.00 | $28,315.00 | $37,348.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $49,683.00 | $56,147.00 | $74,057.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,928.00 | $21,390.00 | $28,213.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $572.00 | $646.00 | $852.00 |
| Total amount paid | $68,611.00 | $77,536.00 | $102,270.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $18,095.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $14,259.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,852.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,180.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,350.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,671.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,875.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
Typical debt at graduation from Pennsylvania State U-Penn State Shenango works out to $19,500.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,750.00 |
| 25th | $8,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $19,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $34,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $19,000.00 |
| Middle income | $20,000.00 |
| High income | $19,700.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $19,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,500.00 |
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Pennsylvania State U-Penn State Shenango is $1,480.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for Pennsylvania State U-Penn State Shenango is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.4% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Pennsylvania State U-Penn State Shenango reach $4,885,479,531.00 over 238,368 disbursements.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 6 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $10,808.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Pennsylvania State U-Penn State Shenango, consider the following:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.