Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,284 when living on campus and $33,151 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,653 when living on campus and $41,520 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 | ||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $17,640 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,507 | $14,615 | $1,992 | $13,536 | $15,136 |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| California University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $13,812 | $22,181 | $1,878 | $16,595 | $17,461 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,812 for in-state students and $22,181 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,118 and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,615 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $14,218 | $23,480 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,507 | $14,615 | $10,507 | $14,615 |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,751 | $21,941 | $13,812 | $22,181 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,659 for state residents and $18,216 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,558 and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $12,659 | $18,216 | $12,659 | $18,216 |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,659 | $18,216 | $12,659 | $18,216 |
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 $16,595 when a student lives on campus and $17,461 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $12,852 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,584 | $2,952 | $10,496 | $4,640 | - |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| California University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Average | $12,419 | $4,176 | $12,710 | $4,751 | - |