Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,425 when living on campus and $25,120 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,585 when living on campus and $28,280 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 | ||
Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks | $9,221 | $13,421 | $1,700 | - | $12,100 |
Butler County Community College | $8,700 | $11,700 | $1,400 | - | $7,700 |
Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,918 | $11,400 | $1,946 | - | $15,269 |
Montgomery County Community College | $11,250 | $16,230 | $1,300 | - | $17,606 |
Reading Area Community College | $10,890 | $12,030 | $1,800 | - | $15,800 |
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Average | $9,796 | $12,956 | $1,629 | - | $13,695 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,796 for in-state students and $12,956 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montgomery County Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,230 and Harrisburg Area Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,400 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks | $9,221 | $13,421 | $9,221 | $13,421 |
Butler County Community College | $8,550 | $11,550 | $8,700 | $11,700 |
Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,565 | $10,148 | $8,918 | $11,400 |
Montgomery County Community College | $10,650 | $15,390 | $11,250 | $16,230 |
Reading Area Community College | $10,470 | $11,580 | $10,890 | $12,030 |
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $9,491 | $12,418 | $9,796 | $12,956 |
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 | |
Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Butler County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Harrisburg Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Montgomery County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Reading Area Community College | 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 $13,695 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) | |
Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks | - | - | $8,100 | $4,000 | - |
Butler County Community College | - | - | $6,000 | $1,700 | - |
Harrisburg Area Community College | - | - | $9,460 | $5,809 | - |
Montgomery County Community College | - | - | $12,286 | $5,320 | - |
Reading Area Community College | - | - | $10,800 | $5,000 | - |
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | - | ||||
Average | - | - | $9,329 | $4,366 | - |