Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $12,038 when living on campus and $27,296 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $15,556 when living on campus and $30,814 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Montgomery County Community College | $11,250 | $16,230 | $1,300 | - | $17,606 |
Community College of Philadelphia | $8,688 | $12,440 | $2,400 | - | $18,346 |
Reading Area Community College | $10,890 | $12,030 | $1,800 | - | $15,800 |
Westmoreland County Community College | $10,224 | $14,424 | $1,600 | - | $9,280 |
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Average | $10,263 | $13,781 | $1,775 | - | $15,258 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,263 for in-state students and $13,781 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montgomery County Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,230 and Reading Area Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,030 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Montgomery County Community College | $10,650 | $15,390 | $11,250 | $16,230 |
Community College of Philadelphia | $8,688 | $12,744 | $8,688 | $12,440 |
Reading Area Community College | $10,470 | $11,580 | $10,890 | $12,030 |
Westmoreland County Community College | $10,324 | $14,464 | $10,224 | $14,424 |
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $10,033 | $13,545 | $10,263 | $13,781 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Montgomery County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Community College of Philadelphia | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Reading Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Westmoreland County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | 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 $15,258 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Montgomery County Community College | - | - | $12,286 | $5,320 | - |
Community College of Philadelphia | - | - | $10,800 | $7,546 | - |
Reading Area Community College | - | - | $10,800 | $5,000 | - |
Westmoreland County Community College | - | - | $7,200 | $2,080 | - |
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | - | ||||
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | - | ||||
Average | - | - | $10,272 | $4,987 | - |