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Public · University Park, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

Urban campus · 7,877 undergraduates · 16 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
91%
ACT middle 50%
26–32
Average net price
$19,550
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
34%

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What Pennsylvania State University-World Campus costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$16,372
$30,001 – $48,000
$17,144
$48,001 – $75,000
$19,337
$75,001 – $110,000
$23,852
Over $110,000
$26,078

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$27,678
Tuition, in-state
$15,356
Tuition, out-of-state
$15,356
First-years given a grant by the school
57%
Average grant from the school
$3,610
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%
SAT middle 50%
1090–1335
ACT middle 50%
26–32
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
66%

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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus athletics

No varsity teams

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
30%
Computer & information sciences
15%
Psychology
8%
Social sciences
8%
Agriculture
5%
Health professions
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
34%
First-year retention
66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,435
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with a Pell grant
31%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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