by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango were $14,024 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $23,560. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $456 in-state and $456 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,568 | $23,104 |
| Fees | $456 | $456 |
| Total | $14,024 | $23,560 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,302 | $21,990 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,568 | $22,650 |
| One Year Ago | $13,568 | $22,876 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,568 | $23,104 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Penn State Shenango has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $23,794 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.82%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $14,139. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.74%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $23,970.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,139 | $23,970 |
| In 2 Years | $14,254 | $24,387 |
| In 3 Years | $14,370 | $24,811 |
| In 4 Years | $14,487 | $25,242 |
| In 5 Years | $14,605 | $25,681 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $98,410, or close to $57,250 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango, see the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Financial Aid page.
