University Park, PA · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $19,835 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $38,651 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,984 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,840 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $38,049 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $32,223 | Average paid after grants and scholarships — an average, not a quote |
Across all students, the average paid here was $5,826 less than the sticker price — about 15% off, once grants and scholarships are counted. Individual awards vary enormously, and many students receive nothing at all.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (14) | Football (130), Track & Field (120), Lacrosse (49), Baseball (41), Wrestling (38), Swimming & Diving (28), Ice Hockey (27), Soccer (27), Fencing (25), Volleyball (20), Gymnastics (15), Basketball (14), Tennis (12), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (13) | Track & Field (151), Lacrosse (38), Soccer (36), Swimming & Diving (30), Field Hockey (24), Fencing (22), Ice Hockey (22), Softball (21), Volleyball (19), Gymnastics (18), Basketball (13), Tennis (11), Golf (8) |
| Softball conference | Big Ten |
| Head softball coach | Clarisa Crowell |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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