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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, PA

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Median Earnings
$63,435
10 years after enrollment
Grad Rate
13.7%
6-year completion
Students
668
Undergraduate enrollment
Admit Rate
97.4%
Acceptance rate

Annual Cost Breakdown

Full Sticker Price

$27,826/yr

Tuition + fees + room + board + books. What you pay with no financial aid.

Avg After Grants

$19,047/yr

What students who received federal/institutional grants actually paid on average. Varies by family income.

Tuition Only

In-state: $15,208

Out-of-state: $25,392

Tuition only — does not include room, board, or fees.

💡 The “Avg After Grants” is an average across all students who received aid — your actual cost depends on your family income. Use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants — by income bracket. Source: U.S. Dept of Education, AY 2022–23.

Under $30k/yr income$11,582/yr
$30k–$48k/yr income$11,156/yr
$48k–$75k/yr income$16,261/yr
$75k–$110k/yr income
Over $110k/yr income$24,411/yr

These are averages for aid recipients. Your exact cost depends on your specific FAFSA results. Estimate yours on studentaid.gov →

Admissions & Outcomes

Acceptance Rate
97.4%
1-Year Retention
76.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.2%
First-Generation Students
28.8%
In-State Tuition
$15,208/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,392/yr

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

Accessible — open to a wide range of applicants.

Top Programs

Click 📋 to find the curriculum for each major

Computer Science
Biology / Life Sci
Psychology

% of bachelor's degrees awarded in each field

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Program Rankings

Official program-level rankings (US News, QS, Forbes) are not available through a free public API. The Earnings by Major section below is the best free proxy — it shows real median salaries 2 years after graduation for each program at this school, sourced directly from federal earnings data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York cost?

The average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York after grants and scholarships is $19,047 per year. The full sticker price before aid is $27,826/yr. Your actual cost depends on your family income — use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?

The 6-year graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is 13.7%. The 1-year retention rate is 76.8%. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?

The acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is 97.4%. Accessible — open to a wide range of applicants.

What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York graduates earn?

The median earnings of students who attended Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York 10 years after enrollment is $63,435. Earnings vary significantly by major — see the Earnings by Major section above for program-specific data. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York a good school?

Whether Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is the right fit depends on your major, budget, and priorities. Key facts: 14% graduation rate, average net price of $19,047/year, median graduate earnings of $63,435 at 10 years. Use our free Fit Score quiz to see how this school ranks against your specific needs.

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, AY 2022–23 (updated November 2025). Earnings reflect median 10-year outcomes for all students who enrolled.