Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,383 when living on campus and $25,262 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,958 when living on campus and $28,837 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 | ||
| Community College of Allegheny County | $8,803 | $12,583 | $1,500 | - | $17,780 |
| Delaware County Community College | $10,800 | $14,940 | $2,500 | - | $11,500 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,918 | $11,400 | $1,946 | - | $15,269 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | $8,688 | $12,440 | $2,400 | - | $18,346 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | $9,360 | $13,080 | $2,000 | - | $6,500 |
| Average | $9,314 | $12,889 | $2,069 | - | $13,879 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,314 for in-state students and $12,889 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Delaware County Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,940 and Harrisburg Area Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Community College of Allegheny County | $8,563 | $12,223 | $8,803 | $12,583 |
| Delaware County Community College | $10,410 | $14,400 | $10,800 | $14,940 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,565 | $10,148 | $8,918 | $11,400 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | $8,688 | $12,744 | $8,688 | $12,440 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | $9,090 | $12,690 | $9,360 | $13,080 |
| Average | $9,063 | $12,441 | $9,314 | $12,889 |
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 | |
| Community College of Allegheny County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Delaware County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Harrisburg Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Community College of Philadelphia | 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 $13,879 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Community College of Allegheny County | - | - | $12,000 | $5,780 | - |
| Delaware County Community College | - | - | $6,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | - | - | $9,460 | $5,809 | - |
| Community College of Philadelphia | - | - | $10,800 | $7,546 | - |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | - | - | $5,000 | $1,500 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,752 | $5,127 | - |