Penn State Abington

In 2022, tuition for full-time students at Penn State Abington was $14,396 a year for in-state students and $23,870 a year for out-of-state students.

Usually, college tuition goes up about 3% every year.

Remember, the total cost of tuition isn't necessarily what you will have to pay to attend a school. Many students pay a lot less than the total tuition after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. Plus, student loans can make the amount you do have to pay for college feel more doable until after graduation.

International students can expect to pay 23,870 per year for tuition at Penn State Abington.

In-state vs. Out-of-state Tuition at Penn State Abington

Penn State Abington is a public, state institution, so it offers a reduced tuition rate of $14,396 for students who qualify as state residents and attend full-time. For students who are not considered Pennsylvania-residents, out-of-state tuition is $23,870 a year.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. Public, state schools can offer lower tuition for students who meet the requirements for in-state residency.

Attending a college where you are eligible for the reduced tuition offered to state residentscan save on the total cost of attending college. Take the time to verify your state's eligibility criteria for in-state residency. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. In many states, students must have lived in the state for 12 months before starting school to qualify for in-state tuition. There may be additional requirements too, depending on where you live.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to Penn State Abington?

Penn State Abington has the same tuition for international students as for those from out of state.

International students at Penn State Abington can expect to pay around $23,870 per year, before any scholarships or financial aid.

Students from outside of the U.S. are not eligible for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but may be eligible for private or Penn State Abington-specific aid and scholarships.

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Penn State Abington Room, Board, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when estimating the cost of attendance for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Penn State Abington.

Room and Board Costs at Penn State Abington

Housing and campus dining at Penn State Abington costs $14,818 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a dining plan that enables you to eat all or some of your meals the Penn State Abington's on-campus cafeterias and dining halls. Students who live off campus but would like to be able to eat in the campus dining can choose to be on a meal plan. The cost of board-only is $7,126.

Board costs can depend on the numnber of meals you intend to eat on-campus

Cost of Books at Penn State Abington

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The real cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy books from students who have already taken the course.

Annual Fees

Most schools also have fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.

There may be other costs associated with participating in certain activities, like Greek Life, or playing on an intramural sports team. Many schools offer resources for students who may struggle to participate because of cost can get help covering these costs.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Transportation costs at Penn State Abington

The cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus easy to get around on foot? Do you plan to bring a car or will you need to use public transportation? All of these questions can make a big difference in your transportation budget. At Penn State Abington, freshman are not allowed to park on campus.

A school's location can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in a city is sometimes expensive, but there may be more buses, trains and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. The Penn State Abington campus is in a small town setting in Pennsylvania.

Other Costs

When you're planning for college, don’t forget to take into account the cost of things like movies, takeouts, furniture or appliances for your dorm or housing, and essentials like laundry detergent, toothpaste and toilet paper.

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Financial Breakdown for Penn State Abington

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Now, let’s go over all of the costs we've covered, to get a better idea of what is really costs to go to Penn State Abington.

How Much Does Penn State Abington Cost?

What will the cost of attending Penn State Abington be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
In-state Tuition	$14,396
Out-of-State Tuition	$23,870
Room and Board	$14,818
Board Only	$5,618
Other expenses	$3,222

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

Penn State Abington’s tuition and fees change based on: •Campus location for full-time and part-time students •Academic program for both full and part-time students •Course load for part-time students •Course level for both full and part-time students

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Financial Aid at Penn State Abington

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The majority of Penn State Abington undergrads use financial aid to to cover the cost of tuition. In 2022, 1,911 of the 3,072 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Penn State Abington meets 55.2% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $11,633 a year. Around 53.74% of Penn State Abington undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Penn State Abington graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $34,792 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$24,044
Penn State Abington-Specific Loans	$13,369
Private Loans	$34,626

Most Common Loans for Penn State Abington Students
Federal Loans	52.42%
Institutional Loans	1.47%
Private loans	17.03%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Penn State Abington financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Penn State Abington

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, Penn State Abington awarded 1,307 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $17.7 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $1.31 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Penn State Abington Net Cost

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Penn State Abington students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Penn State Abington was $11,633 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Penn State Abington seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
In-State, On-Campus	$11,510
Net In-state, Off-campus	$13,943
Out-of-State, On-Campus	$32,617

What will attending Penn State Abington really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families get a better idea of the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Penn State Abington's net cost calculator on their website.

Penn State Abington Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Penn State Abington offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Does Penn State Abington Offer Tuition Waivers?

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to reduce the total cost of attendance. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Penn State Abington has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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