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Public4-Yearlarge campus
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
3.6Very Good
54%
Open Admissions
84%
Graduation
About Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in University Park, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of approximately 41,862 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 54%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 84%. Graduates earn a median salary of $63,435 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $32,598 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
54%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
84%
Enrollment
41,862
Total students
Median Earnings
$63,435
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$20,234
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,188
Per year
Average Net Price
$32,598
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1230–1410
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
27 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1230
Median
1330
75th
1410
4001600
SAT Math
25th
610
Median
670
75th
710
200800
ACT Composite
25th
27
Median
30
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$40,188/yr
In-State Tuition$20,234/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$32,598/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$130,392
10-Year Earnings
$634,350
ROI Multiple
4.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Student Outcomes
84%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$63k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
41,862
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
