Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,534 when living on campus and $32,648 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,589 when living on campus and $41,703 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-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $750 | $17,072 | $18,120 |
| Lock Haven University | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $13,897 | $22,952 | $1,383 | $16,255 | $17,369 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,897 for in-state students and $22,952 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,520 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-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $14,646 | $26,520 | $14,646 | $26,520 |
| Lock Haven University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,862 | $23,471 | $13,897 | $22,952 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,672 for state residents and $18,261 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.20% 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 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-Penn State Lehigh Valley | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lock Haven University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,636 | $18,225 | $12,672 | $18,261 |
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 $16,255 when a student lives on campus and $17,369 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-Penn State Lehigh Valley | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $12,290 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
| Lock Haven University | - | ||||
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,371 | $3,883 | $13,259 | $4,110 | - |