Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,118 when living on campus and $33,808 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,350 when living on campus and $46,039 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-Main Campus | $20,234 | $40,188 | $1,840 | $17,818 | $18,236 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,687 | $22,511 | $1,200 | $17,214 | $21,864 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| The Pennsylvania State University | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $14,100 | $26,332 | $1,380 | $16,638 | $18,327 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,100 for in-state students and $26,332 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.17% 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-Main Campus | $19,835 | $38,651 | $20,234 | $40,188 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $10,527 | $22,351 | $10,687 | $22,511 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| The Pennsylvania State University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,894 | $26,643 | $14,100 | $26,332 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,918 for state residents and $26,504 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.35% 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-Main Campus | $25,015 | $42,151 | $25,518 | $43,828 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,451 | $17,312 | $12,564 | $17,424 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| The Pennsylvania State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,701 | $25,896 | $16,918 | $26,504 |
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 $16,638 when a student lives on campus and $18,327 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-Main Campus | $13,030 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $12,474 | $4,740 | $17,124 | $4,740 | - |
| California University of Pennsylvania | - | ||||
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| The Pennsylvania State University | - | ||||
| Average | $12,769 | $3,869 | $14,458 | $3,869 | - |