Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

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

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees at Penn State York totaled about $15,208 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,672 for out-of-state students. Those amounts combine the reported tuition charges with $584 in required fees; they are not complete budgets for attending college.

• Pennsylvania resident undergraduate tuition: $14,624, plus $584 in required fees.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $24,808, plus $584 in required fees.
• Reported part-time undergraduate tuition per credit: $605 for residents or $1,034 for nonresidents, before applicable fees.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,200.

Students must also budget for housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses. Those costs will differ sharply between someone living with family and someone renting near campus; a room-and-board figure should not be treated as a York residence-hall bill. Penn State's individual cost-of-attendance estimate and financial aid offer provide a better basis for planning.

For illustration, the reported average net price was $11,156 for students from families with annual incomes of $48,000 or less, compared with $24,411 for those above $110,000. Net price reflects costs after grant aid for the students included in the measure; it is not a quoted price for every family. About 86% of students received financial aid, and 49% had student loans. Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, Pennsylvania state aid, and Penn State scholarships; veterans may also qualify for education benefits. Borrowed funds reduce an immediate bill but must generally be repaid.

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

Penn State students can seek part-time campus employment, and students who qualify may be offered Federal Work-Study through financial aid. Work-Study is an eligibility-based opportunity to earn wages from an approved job, not a grant paid in full at the start of a term or a guarantee of a position.

A student ordinarily establishes federal aid eligibility by submitting the FAFSA, then applies for available jobs through Penn State's student employment process. Other part-time jobs may not require Work-Study eligibility. In either case, hours and earnings depend on the position and hiring decision.

Employment is distinct from career advising. Penn State's career resources can help students explore occupations, prepare application materials, look for internships, and connect with employers. York students should establish which advising and employment services will remain available locally during the campus transition and which will be delivered through the broader university.