Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

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

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Penn State Scranton was $14,624 for Pennsylvania residents and $24,808 for nonresidents. Required fees were $584 for either group, making tuition and those fees $15,208 and $25,392, respectively, before living and other expenses.

The same reported cost data include $1,200 for books and supplies and $15,346 for room and board. Housing costs are not an additional campus residence-hall bill for every student: a commuter living at home, for example, will have a different budget from someone renting nearby. Transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific costs also need to be included in an individual annual estimate. Students should use the tuition schedule and cost-of-attendance budget for their actual entry year rather than treating 2024-25 prices as current quotes.

Published charges are not the same as net price after aid. In the reported aid data, 89% of students received financial aid, and the average grant award across the stated sources was $10,351. Federal Pell Grants, Pennsylvania state grants for eligible residents, Penn State scholarships, and other grants may reduce a qualified student's cost; loans must generally be repaid. The reported share of students with loans was 57%.

For students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $12,857. This is a group average, not an aid offer. Applicants should complete the FAFSA, check Pennsylvania grant requirements where applicable, and compare their own aid notice with a budget that accounts for housing and commuting.

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

Penn State Scranton students can pursue student employment, and eligible students may be offered Federal Work-Study as part of financial aid. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program in which students earn wages through an approved job; it is not an automatic discount on tuition or a guarantee of a position.

Students can also look for ordinary part-time campus jobs that do not require Work-Study eligibility. They should distinguish either type of paid job from an internship, which may have academic requirements and may or may not be paid. Penn State's student employment resources and campus offices are the appropriate places to check openings, application procedures, hours, and whether a posting requires a Work-Study award.

For longer-term career planning, Penn State Scranton students can seek career support for exploring majors, preparing applications, and finding internships or employment opportunities. The most useful next step is to ask the campus career-services office which advising appointments, employer events, and job-search systems are available during the student's term; access to a service should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.