Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,341 when living on campus and $34,029 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,218 when living on campus and $44,905 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 Great Valley | - | $28,114 | $158 | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $14,258 | $23,750 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 | $584 | $16,338 | $16,896 |
| Average | $15,504 | $26,381 | $1,227 | $16,609 | $17,297 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,504 for in-state students and $26,035 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,890 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 Great Valley | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $14,218 | $23,480 | $14,258 | $23,750 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,080 | $37,320 | $21,524 | $39,890 |
| Average | $15,380 | $25,879 | $15,504 | $26,035 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,868 for state residents and $31,648 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,804 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 Great Valley | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | 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 Brandywine | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $26,142 | $43,504 | $27,064 | $45,034 |
| Average | $19,389 | $30,865 | $19,868 | $31,648 |
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 $16,609 when a student lives on campus and $17,297 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 Great Valley | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $13,420 | $2,918 | $13,978 | $2,918 | - |
| Average | $13,347 | $3,262 | $13,425 | $3,872 | - |