Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,106 when living on campus and $33,710 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,028 when living on campus and $44,631 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 | ||
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $11,128 | $22,952 | $1,000 | $16,230 | $15,960 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,972 | $26,958 | $1,200 | $19,494 | $20,294 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $15,972 | $26,958 | $1,200 | $19,494 | $20,294 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $14,408 | $24,134 | $1,200 | $19,494 | $20,294 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,208 | $25,392 | $1,200 | - | $20,294 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,046 | $22,870 | $1,200 | $15,208 | $14,388 |
| Average | $13,956 | $24,877 | $1,167 | $17,984 | $18,587 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,956 for in-state students and $24,877 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,374 and Millersville University of Pennsylvania has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,290 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $12,262 | $22,232 | $11,128 | $22,952 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $15,944 | $26,668 | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $15,944 | $26,668 | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $14,380 | $23,872 | $14,408 | $24,134 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,180 | $25,118 | $15,208 | $25,392 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,046 | $22,870 | $11,046 | $22,870 |
| Average | $14,126 | $24,571 | $13,956 | $24,877 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,802 for state residents and $25,203 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,114 and Millersville 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 | |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $11,939 | $16,799 | $12,479 | $17,339 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $25,082 | $33,020 | $25,356 | $33,698 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $24,962 | $32,114 | $25,234 | $32,774 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $12,144 | $17,004 | $12,140 | $17,000 |
| Average | $18,532 | $24,734 | $18,802 | $25,203 |
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 $17,984 when a student lives on campus and $18,587 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $12,830 | $3,400 | $12,160 | $3,800 | $3,400 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $14,474 | $5,020 | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $14,474 | $5,020 | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $14,474 | $5,020 | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | - | - | $15,274 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,868 | $3,340 | $10,948 | $3,440 | $5,216 |
| Average | $13,624 | $4,360 | $14,034 | $4,553 | $4,783 |
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