Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,034 when living on campus and $35,991 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,794 when living on campus and $47,751 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 Altoona | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $18,608 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $17,640 | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,380 | $23,872 | $1,840 | $16,810 | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 | $584 | $16,338 | $16,896 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,944 | $26,668 | $1,840 | $20,658 | $18,236 |
| Average | $16,434 | $28,194 | $1,589 | $18,011 | $17,968 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,434 for in-state students and $28,194 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,890 and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 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 Altoona | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $14,218 | $23,480 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $14,340 | $23,602 | $14,380 | $23,872 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,080 | $37,320 | $21,524 | $39,890 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,904 | $26,370 | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Average | $16,289 | $27,428 | $16,434 | $28,194 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $26,073 for state residents and $39,027 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.91% 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 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 Altoona | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $26,142 | $43,504 | $27,064 | $45,034 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $24,800 | $32,344 | $25,082 | $33,020 |
| Average | $25,471 | $37,924 | $26,073 | $39,027 |
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 $18,011 when a student lives on campus and $17,968 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 Altoona | $13,820 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $12,852 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $12,022 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $13,420 | $2,918 | $13,978 | $2,918 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $15,870 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Average | $13,597 | $4,414 | $13,554 | $4,414 | - |