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Pennsylvania Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of Pennsylvania Colleges is $49,310 for undergraduate schools and $42,019 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2023-2024)
Pennsylvania Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$13,363$31,115 $1,441$16,754$16,303
Graduate$21,086$23,824 $1,441$16,754$16,303
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for Pennsylvania Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Pennsylvania Colleges is $13,363 for in-state students and $31,115 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Pennsylvania Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$13,363- $28,927$2,188
Public Schools$13,363- $21,234-
4 Years or High$14,696- $24,277-
2-4 Years$10,251- $14,196-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $31,882$2,188
4 Years or High-- $38,221$985
2-4 Years-- $16,321$2,589
Less Than 2 Years-- $16,927-
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Pennsylvania Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Pennsylvania Colleges is $21,086 for in-state students and $23,824 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Pennsylvania Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$19,918$1,168$22,755$1,069
Public Schools$19,918$1,168$27,153$1,290
Private Schools--$21,039$951
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for Pennsylvania Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of Pennsylvania Colleges is $16,754 and off-campus living costs is $16,303. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
Pennsylvania Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$13,652$3,101$12,087$4,217
Public Schools$12,497$4,357 $12,083$4,518
4 Years or High$12,636$4,354 $13,269$4,586
2-4 Years$10,619$4,393 $9,415$4,363
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$14,016$2,706 $12,088$4,083
4 Years or High$14,360$2,466 $12,764$3,150
2-4 Years$10,847$4,922 $10,538$6,477
Less Than 2 Years-- $7,200$2,500
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for Pennsylvania Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of Pennsylvania Colleges is $478 for in-state students and $968 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $869 for in-state students and $1,016 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2023-2024)
Pennsylvania Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$478$968 $869$1,016
Public Schools$478$791 $869$1,181
4 Years or High$551$944 $869$1,181
2-4 Years$307$447 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$1,058 -$948
4 Years or High-$1,196 -$956
2-4 Years-$494 -$336
Less Than 2 Years-$393 --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for Pennsylvania Colleges