University Park, PA · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (in-state) | $20,644 | — |
| PA average | $26,753 | -23% |
| National average | $18,082 | +14% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $20,644 | $82,576 |
| Out-of-state | $41,790 | $167,160 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks 96 by in-state tuition among the 182 PA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 102% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing - UPMC Hamot | $20,645 |
| UPMC Shadyside - at UPMC Harrisburg | $20,645 |
| Johnson College | $21,225 |
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | $19,905 |
In-state tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is $20,644 per year; out-of-state students pay $41,790.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in-state tuition is 23% below the PA average of $26,753.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 14% above that.
$20,644 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes to about $82,576 for an in-state student and $167,160 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks 96 out of the 182 PA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.