Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,209 when living on campus and $25,107 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,608 when living on campus and $28,505 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 | ||
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | $8,918 | $11,400 | $1,946 | - | $15,269 |
| Butler County Community College | $8,700 | $11,700 | $1,400 | - | $7,700 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,918 | $11,400 | $1,946 | - | $15,269 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | $9,210 | $13,205 | $2,000 | - | $15,800 |
| Luzerne County Community College | $11,130 | $15,810 | $2,000 | - | $11,000 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | $8,688 | $12,440 | $2,400 | - | $18,346 |
| Average | $9,261 | $12,659 | $1,949 | - | $13,897 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,261 for in-state students and $12,659 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Luzerne County Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,810 and Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster 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 | |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | $8,565 | $10,148 | $8,918 | $11,400 |
| Butler County Community College | $8,550 | $11,550 | $8,700 | $11,700 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,565 | $10,148 | $8,918 | $11,400 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | $9,030 | $12,960 | $9,210 | $13,205 |
| Luzerne County Community College | $10,330 | $15,060 | $11,130 | $15,810 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | $8,688 | $12,744 | $8,688 | $12,440 |
| Average | $8,955 | $12,102 | $9,261 | $12,659 |
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 | |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | 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. | |||
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Luzerne County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Community College of Philadelphia | 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 $13,897 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | - | - | $9,460 | $5,809 | - |
| Butler County Community College | - | - | $6,000 | $1,700 | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | - | - | $9,460 | $5,809 | - |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | - | - | $10,800 | $5,000 | - |
| Luzerne County Community College | - | - | $7,400 | $3,600 | - |
| Community College of Philadelphia | - | - | $10,800 | $7,546 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,987 | $4,911 | - |