Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is a public four-year university in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 620 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 96.64% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,435 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,208
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,659 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.64% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 620 93.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.88%
- Average SAT Score: 1130
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill: what the data shows
Common questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is located in Schuylkill Haven, PA (ZIP 17972-2202).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill public or private?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is a Public institution.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill cost?
Published tuition: $15,208 in-state, $25,392 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $19,659.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,657 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,543 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,556 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,004 |
| $110,001+ | $26,293 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,832.
How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
Admission rate: 96.64%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1130.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
Total enrollment: 620 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
150%-time completion rate: 31.88%.
First-year retention: 78.2%.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill earn?
Median earnings: $55,620 six years after entry; $63,435 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
40.46% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (119 completions)
- CIP 513899 (25 completions)
- CIP 510907 (18 completions)
- General Psychology (14 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (13 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (12 completions)
- CIP 190701 (7 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (7 completions)
- CIP 520501 (6 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.64%; completion rate 31.88%; median earnings $63,435 at 10 years; net price $19,659. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$15,208
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill was $15,208.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,659
2024 Value
In 2024 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,659.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,659 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$60,832 4-Year In-State Tuition
$101,568 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,550 | $20,226 | $17,030 |
| 2014 | $13,870 | $20,706 | $15,403 |
| 2015 | $13,902 | $21,096 | $15,424 |
| 2016 | $14,072 | $21,506 | $16,437 |
| 2017 | $14,398 | $22,316 | $13,890 |
| 2018 | $14,468 | $23,028 | $17,654 |
| 2019 | $14,476 | $23,466 | — |
| 2022 | $15,140 | $24,834 | $17,534 |
| 2023 | $15,180 | $25,118 | $21,330 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.64% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1130
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill in 2024 is 620 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.42% 100% Completion Time
31.88% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.42% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$63,435 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
706.69% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.3899: 25 completions
CIP 51.0907: 18 completions
General Psychology: 14 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 13 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 12 completions
CIP 19.0701: 7 completions
General Biological Sciences: 7 completions
CIP 52.0501: 6 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 119 completions
Most popular programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill graduates.
About
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is a public institution located in Schuylkill Haven, PA, offering 16 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 620 students. The admission rate is 96.64%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1130. The institution maintains a 31.88% graduation rate. Approximately 40.46% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-2202
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.88% graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $15,208 and average net price is $19,659 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
The admission rate is 96.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill reports midpoint SAT about 1130.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill earn?
Median earnings are $55,620 six years after entry and $63,435 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
Total enrollment is about 620 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill public or private?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is a public institution located in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill an HBCU?
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill a tribal college?
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.4%).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.