Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $9,840 when living on campus and $22,145 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $13,098 when living on campus and $25,403 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 | ||
| Northern Pennsylvania Regional College | $4,800 | $8,880 | $750 | - | $11,313 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | $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 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,918 | $11,400 | $1,946 | - | $15,269 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | $9,360 | $13,080 | $2,000 | - | $6,500 |
| Average | $8,250 | $11,507 | $1,590 | - | $12,305 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,250 for in-state students and $11,507 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,080 and Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,880 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Pennsylvania Regional College | $4,800 | $8,880 | $4,800 | $8,880 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | $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 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,565 | $10,148 | $8,918 | $11,400 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | $9,090 | $12,690 | $9,360 | $13,080 |
| Average | $8,022 | $10,940 | $8,250 | $11,507 |
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 | |
| Northern Pennsylvania Regional College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | 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. | |||
| Harrisburg Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | 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 $12,305 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northern Pennsylvania Regional College | - | - | $8,222 | $3,091 | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | - | - | $9,460 | $5,809 | - |
| Community College of Allegheny County | - | - | $12,000 | $5,780 | - |
| Butler County Community College | - | - | $6,000 | $1,700 | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | - | - | $9,460 | $5,809 | - |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | - | - | $5,000 | $1,500 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,357 | $3,948 | - |