Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,644 when living on campus and $35,037 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,676 when living on campus and $46,070 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $11,380 | $16,297 | $1,100 | $14,882 | $14,882 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $13,498 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $19,562 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $20,658 | $18,236 |
| Average | $15,644 | $26,676 | $1,717 | $17,284 | $17,677 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,644 for in-state students and $26,676 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,188 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,297 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $11,320 | $18,927 | $11,380 | $16,297 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Average | $15,541 | $26,664 | $15,644 | $26,676 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,089 for state residents and $32,032 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,266 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $12,636 | $18,225 | $12,672 | $18,261 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
| Average | $21,813 | $31,266 | $22,089 | $32,032 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,284 when a student lives on campus and $17,677 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $12,802 | $2,080 | $12,802 | $2,080 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $8,710 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $14,774 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,870 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Average | $13,037 | $4,246 | $13,340 | $4,337 | - |