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Public, 4-Year
Monaca, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in PA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$14,380

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

92.2%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

20.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$63,435

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Monaca, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $14,380, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 20.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing520 – 660
20025th–75th percentile800
Math530 – 660
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite21 – 26
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

92.2%

Transfer-Out Rate38.0%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$57,520

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$33,435

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$276,830

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$611,180

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 21%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is $25,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
43.4%
56.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
69.9%
Black
8.6%
Hispanic
6.9%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more
4.9%
International
3.3%
Unknown
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$14,380

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$10,180
$30k - $48k$12,787
$48k - $75k$14,073
$75k+$22,906

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients33.5%
Using Federal Loans57.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment67.9%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,107
Avg. Pell Grant$4,487
Avg. State/Local Grant$4,100
Avg. Institutional Grant$5,296
Students Receiving Grants87.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

75.6%

Success

20.6%

In-State Cost

$14,380

Age 25+ Students

4.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

20,724 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Monaca (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Monaca (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.