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This year at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York, we project that on average students will pay $19,437, while the advertised price of attendance is $35,256. That’s a difference of $15,819.
| Year | Net in-state price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | In-state sticker price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | Out-of-state sticker price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-24 | $19,437 | $35,256 | $45,194 |
| 22-23 | $19,159 | $34,752 | $44,446 |
| 21-22 | $18,910 | $32,988 | $41,978 |
| 20-21 | $19,581 | $32,666 | $41,226 |
| 19-20 | $15,011 | $32,368 | $40,286 |
| 18-19 | $14,516 | $31,992 | $39,426 |
| 17-18 | $14,883 | $31,518 | $38,712 |
| 16-17 | $13,097 | $31,026 | $37,862 |
| 15-16 | $13,991 | $30,202 | $36,878 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $24,589, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $11,468. That's a difference of $13,121.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $11,468 |
| $30K-$48K | $12,314 |
| $48K-$75K | $15,963 |
| $75K-$110K | $21,266 |
| >$110K | $24,589 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York, over the last five years 11% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | |
| Asian | 7% | 45% |
| Black | 12% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 16% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 18% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 25% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York, about 75% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has 818 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 62% of students are male.
And about 66% of students are white.