4% of the students at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $36,962 | $54,026 |
| Tuition | $18,450 | $35,514 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| Transportation & Other | $4,788 | $4,788 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 65% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 12% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 35% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 45% |
The Schreyer Honors College at Penn State offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. An Honors College can be thought of as a school within a school and is offered by many public universities. Check out the program, requirements, cost and then see if this is something that is of interest to you.
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In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus was 3.59.
In 2020, 74% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 580 | 580 |
| 75th Percentile | 700 | 660 |
In 2020, 22% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 25 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 30 | - |
| Information Science/Studies |
| Economics, General |
| Finance, General |
| Accounting |
| Psychology, General |