Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,347 when living on campus and $26,393 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,178 when living on campus and $29,223 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 | ||
| Northampton County Area Community College-Monroe | $10,980 | $14,730 | $1,800 | - | $18,678 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon | $8,918 | $11,400 | $1,946 | - | $15,269 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | $8,803 | $12,583 | $1,500 | - | $17,780 |
| Butler County Community College | $8,700 | $11,700 | $1,400 | - | $7,700 |
| Reading Area Community College | $10,890 | $12,030 | $1,800 | - | $15,800 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $9,658 | $12,489 | $1,689 | - | $15,045 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,658 for in-state students and $12,489 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northampton County Area Community College-Monroe requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,730 and Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northampton County Area Community College-Monroe | $10,650 | $14,820 | $10,980 | $14,730 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon | $8,565 | $10,148 | $8,918 | $11,400 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | $8,563 | $12,223 | $8,803 | $12,583 |
| Butler County Community College | $8,550 | $11,550 | $8,700 | $11,700 |
| Reading Area Community College | $10,470 | $11,580 | $10,890 | $12,030 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,360 | $12,064 | $9,658 | $12,489 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northampton County Area Community College-Monroe | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Community College of Allegheny County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butler County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Reading Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $15,045 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northampton County Area Community College-Monroe | - | - | $10,622 | $8,056 | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon | - | - | $9,460 | $5,809 | - |
| Community College of Allegheny County | - | - | $12,000 | $5,780 | - |
| Butler County Community College | - | - | $6,000 | $1,700 | - |
| Reading Area Community College | - | - | $10,800 | $5,000 | - |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $9,776 | $5,269 | - |