Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

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

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $15,972 for Pennsylvania residents and $27,254 for nonresidents. Those are published charges before grants and scholarships, not the full cost of attendance.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $15,388; required fees: $584.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $26,374; required fees: $584.
• Reported annual room and board: $15,346; books and supplies: $1,200.

Adding those reported categories gives approximately $32,518 for an in-state student living on campus, or $43,504 for a nonresident, before transportation and personal expenses. These are illustrations using the same reporting-year figures, not official individualized aid offers; a commuter's housing costs and a student's meal choices may differ. Graduate tuition and part-time per-credit charges follow different schedules.

Net price estimates take grant aid into account. For example, the reported average net price was $16,221 for students from families with annual incomes of $48,000 or less. An average is not a quote: residency, housing, enrollment level, eligibility and the student's actual aid offer can change the amount substantially.

Eligible students may receive federal grants, Pennsylvania state grants, Penn State scholarships or other assistance, and federal loans may cover part of the remaining cost. Filing the FAFSA is the central step for consideration for federal aid and many other awards; students should also check Penn State's current aid deadlines and any separate scholarship requirements. In the reported aid figures, 72% of students received financial aid and 41% had student loans. Loans reduce the amount due now but must generally be repaid.

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

Penn State Harrisburg students can seek part-time employment and career support, but a job is not automatically included in a financial aid offer. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program for eligible students; receiving an award generally permits a student to seek qualifying work rather than guaranteeing a position or paying the award in advance.

Students can also look for campus jobs that are not funded by Federal Work-Study. Job duties, eligibility and openings vary, so a student should distinguish an employment listing from an internship that carries academic credit. Penn State's student employment resources and the campus financial aid office are the relevant places to check how to find openings and whether a particular job qualifies for Work-Study.

For longer-term career planning, campus career services include individual and group counseling, interview workshops, job fairs and employer recruitment. Students can use those services to explore a major, prepare applications and look for internships or jobs. Access to a service should not be confused with a verified employment outcome.