Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,524 when living on campus and $33,563 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,508 when living on campus and $41,547 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 | ||
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $11,236 | $19,202 | $1,068 | $17,325 | $21,837 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,206 | $16,330 | $1,200 | $18,084 | $17,418 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $14,024 | $23,560 | $1,200 | - | $20,294 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,208 | $25,392 | $1,200 | - | $20,294 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,972 | $26,958 | $1,200 | $19,494 | $20,294 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,568 | $14,676 | $1,926 | $13,854 | $15,232 |
| Average | $13,036 | $21,020 | $1,299 | $17,189 | $19,228 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,036 for in-state students and $21,020 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,374 and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,574 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $10,736 | $18,702 | $11,236 | $19,202 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,122 | $16,326 | $11,206 | $16,330 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $14,002 | $23,310 | $14,024 | $23,560 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,180 | $25,118 | $15,208 | $25,392 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,944 | $26,668 | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,507 | $14,615 | $10,568 | $14,676 |
| Average | $12,915 | $20,790 | $13,036 | $21,020 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,263 for state residents and $21,344 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,114 and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $11,910 | $16,770 | $11,790 | $16,650 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $11,185 | $16,742 | $11,185 | $16,742 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $25,082 | $33,020 | $25,356 | $33,698 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $12,659 | $18,216 | $12,720 | $18,287 |
| Average | $15,209 | $21,187 | $15,263 | $21,344 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,189 when a student lives on campus and $19,228 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $11,164 | $6,161 | $15,676 | $6,161 | $7,160 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $13,674 | $4,410 | $12,648 | $4,770 | $8,130 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | - | - | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | - | - | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $14,474 | $5,020 | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $10,902 | $2,952 | $10,592 | $4,640 | $6,194 |
| Average | $12,554 | $4,636 | $14,123 | $5,105 | $6,091 |
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