Hello, I'm currently a high school junior living in Pennsylvania. I'm starting to look at colleges and Penn State is on my list. Does anyone know about the in-state tuition fees there? Is it dramatically less than out-of-state?
Hello, the cost of tuition can certainly vary at public universities depending on whether you're an in-state or out-of-state student due to the tax-funded support that public universities often receive from their states.
As for Penn State, the in-state tuition is about $19,672 according to the 2024-2025 academic year data. By contrast, out-of-state students are asked to pay roughly $39,626, which makes a significant difference when budgeting for your college expenses.
Keep in mind, these figures are only for tuition. They don't include fees, room and board, and other additional costs that may be part of your overall cost of attendance.
I would highly recommend you to visit the Penn State's official website or contact their admissions office directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information, since these numbers can change from year to year.
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