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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
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Annual Tuition
$15,204
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
80.3%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
34.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$63,435
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Penn State World Campus is the online campus of Pennsylvania State University, a public university in Pennsylvania. Launched in 1998, World Campus grew out of the university's history in distance education that began in 1892. It offers more than 200 online undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in partnership with Penn State academic units. World Campus offices and a major part of its technical infrastructure are located at Innovation Park on the University Park Campus.
Source: Wikipedia Data
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
80.3%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$60,816
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$33,435
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$273,534
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$607,884
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 35%
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-World Campus is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$15,204
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* 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
66.3%
Success
34.9%
In-State Cost
$15,204
Age 25+ Students
59.4%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie -2
Working at 6yr
20,724 students
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