Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

What is the cost of studying for a year at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $14,684 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,080 for nonresidents. Adding the reported $584 in required fees brings tuition and fees to $15,268 for residents and $25,946 for nonresidents. These are published charges before aid, not an individual student's final bill.

• Reported academic-year housing and dining charge: $15,346.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,200.
• Resident subtotal with tuition, required fees, housing, dining, and books: $31,814.
• Nonresident subtotal for the same items: $42,210.

Those subtotals combine figures from the same reporting year but are not complete cost-of-attendance budgets: transportation and personal expenses are additional, and living arrangements can change the amount spent. Penn State's current bill may also differ from the historical figures above. For students following a 2+2 plan, later-campus tuition and living costs need separate consideration.

Financial aid can substantially change out-of-pocket cost. In the reported aid data, 85% of students received financial aid and 46% had student loans. Average net price also differed by family income: it was $13,597 for the lowest reported income group and $25,785 for families above $110,000. A net price is an average after grant aid, not a personalized quote or a promise that loans will cover the remainder.

What are the work-study opportunities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?

Abington students may seek part-time work alongside their studies, including Federal Work-Study positions if they qualify through financial aid. Work-study is a need-based federal aid program that lets eligible students earn wages through an approved job; an award is not money paid automatically and does not guarantee a position.

Students seeking work-study should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, review their aid offer, and follow Penn State's student-employment process to find and apply for jobs. Other campus jobs may be open to students without a work-study award, depending on the employer and position. Off-campus work and internships can provide experience but follow different pay, credit, and eligibility rules. Penn State Abington's career services can also assist with job-search preparation, including résumés, interviews, and employer connections.