Penn State University Park Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $36,344 Out-of-state: $51,572 |
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $18,436 Out-of-state: $33,664 |
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Room and Board |
$11,280 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,840 |
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Other Expenses |
$4,788 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
Penn State University Park Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 003329 | Free |
Penn State University Park Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 5,468 (71.9%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 3,513 (64.2%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 3,239 (92.2%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 307 (9.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 58% |
| Average Award | $10,524 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 1,398 (43.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,155 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 2,500 (77.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,616 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 1,761 (54.4%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 638 (8.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,185 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 23,999 (61.1%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 18,369 (76.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 17,685 (96.3%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,423 (8.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 59% |
| Average Award | $11,498 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 9,122 (51.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,685 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 14,999 (84.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,899 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 7,016 (39.7%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 3,891 (9.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,933 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 54% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $37,213 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
11.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
Penn State University Park Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Private loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,144 |