Millersville University of Pennsylvania

What is the cost of studying for a year at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

For 2025-26, the reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $11,128 for Pennsylvania residents and $23,584 for out-of-state students. Required fees are a substantial part of both figures, so comparing tuition alone understates the published charge.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $7,716; required fees: $3,412.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $19,290; required fees: $3,662.
• Reported annual room and board: $12,830.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,000.

Adding those reported housing, dining, and book amounts to tuition and required fees gives $24,958 for an in-state student or $36,782 for an out-of-state student. These are partial planning totals, not complete cost-of-attendance budgets: transportation, personal expenses, and some program-specific costs are not included. A commuter's housing and food expenses may look different, while a resident's actual charge depends on room and meal-plan choices. Graduate, part-time, and summer rates also follow different schedules.

Published charges are not necessarily what a student pays after aid. In the reported income-based net-price figures, the average was $15,313 for students from families earning $48,000 or less and $22,010 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 bracket. Net price is an average after grant and scholarship aid, not an individual award or a figure that can be subtracted from the partial totals above. Students need the university's current cost-of-attendance budget and their own aid offer for a usable comparison.

Financial assistance may include federal grants for eligible students, Pennsylvania state grants, university scholarships, other grants, and federal student loans. Students generally begin the process with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; scholarship and state-grant rules can impose additional steps or deadlines. In the reported aid data, 93% of students received some form of financial aid and 51% had student loans. Aid receipt does not mean all costs were covered, and a loan must be repaid. Eligible veterans and dependents should also have the university's veterans-benefits staff review how their particular education benefit applies to their program and enrollment.

What are the work-study opportunities at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

Millersville students may look for campus jobs, while eligible students may also receive Federal Work-Study through their financial-aid package. Federal Work-Study is a need-based student-employment program: an award establishes eligibility to earn wages through an approved job, rather than providing the full award as an upfront grant.

A student without a Work-Study award may still qualify for other part-time positions, depending on the employer and vacancy. Hours, pay, and the availability of jobs vary, and earnings should not be assumed to cover tuition. Students should distinguish a paid campus job from an internship completed for academic credit; an internship is not required of every Millersville student.

For longer-term career planning, the university's career services include individual and group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest exploration, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. These services can help students pursue internships and jobs, but their availability is not an employment guarantee. Students seeking income during a semester should check student-employment listings and their aid eligibility; those exploring careers should also use advising and employer events.