Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,756 when living on campus and $34,333 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,659 when living on campus and $45,236 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 | ||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | - | $28,114 | $158 | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $14,620 | $26,494 | $750 | $15,630 | $18,120 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,840 | $25,743 | $1,286 | $15,630 | $18,207 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,840 for in-state students and $25,151 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,114 and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,872 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $14,620 | $26,494 | $14,620 | $26,494 |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,810 | $24,941 | $14,840 | $25,151 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $24,962 for state residents and $32,114 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,558 and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $30,036.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $24,680 | $31,456 | $24,962 | $32,114 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $24,680 | $31,456 | $24,962 | $32,114 |
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 $15,630 when a student lives on campus and $18,207 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $10,848 | $4,782 | $13,338 | $4,782 | - |
| Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,848 | $4,782 | $13,421 | $4,787 | - |