Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $14,445 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,445 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $22,163 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $16,685 | State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 78.34% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 91.86% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$14,445
Books and supplies
$1,050
Fees and remainder
$6,668
Sticker price
$22,163
Average net price
$16,685
Average aid coverage
25%
$5,478 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology pays approximately $16,685 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology net price
$16,685
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,445 and average net price at $16,685. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$14,445
Current net price
$16,685
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
32.58%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$35,703
Undergraduates
661
10-Year Median Earnings - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
Undergraduates
661
Completion rate
32.58%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
78.34%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
91.86%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 78.34% of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 91.86% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is listed at 800 Manchester Ave, Media, PA 19063-4098. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Pennsylvania Institute of Technology with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Institute of Technology | Not available | $14,445 | $16,685 | $35,703 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Not available | Not available | Not available | $138,767 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11.40% | $63,829 | $31,671 | $114,862 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 5.87% | $66,104 | $31,229 | $111,371 |
| Lehigh University | 29.26% | $62,180 | $33,549 | $105,584 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology tuition?
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,445.
What is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's average net price?
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's average net price in the local dataset is $16,685.
What does Pennsylvania Institute of Technology cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $16,741 for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $35,703 for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
Is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology accredited?
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
The local dataset lists 661 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
What percentage of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in the local dataset is 78.34%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology?
The federal loan rate for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in the local dataset is 91.86%.
Where should I verify Pennsylvania Institute of Technology data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pennsylvania Institute of Technology or the latest official federal education data.