Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,675 when living on campus and $32,360 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,545 when living on campus and $43,231 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 | ||
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,046 | $22,870 | $1,200 | $14,224 | $13,856 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $11,380 | $16,297 | $1,100 | $14,882 | $14,882 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $14,002 | $23,310 | $1,840 | - | $18,236 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $15,180 | $25,118 | $1,840 | $13,498 | $18,236 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 | $39,890 | $584 | $16,338 | $16,896 |
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,626 | $25,497 | $1,313 | $14,736 | $16,421 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,626 for in-state students and $25,497 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.61% 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 | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $10,848 | $18,919 | $11,046 | $22,870 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $11,320 | $18,927 | $11,380 | $16,297 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $13,962 | $23,044 | $14,002 | $23,310 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $15,140 | $24,834 | $15,180 | $25,118 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,080 | $37,320 | $21,524 | $39,890 |
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,470 | $24,609 | $14,626 | $25,497 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,293 for state residents and $26,766 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.39% 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 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,932.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,838 | $16,698 | $12,144 | $17,004 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $12,636 | $18,225 | $12,672 | $18,261 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $26,142 | $43,504 | $27,064 | $45,034 |
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,872 | $26,142 | $17,293 | $26,766 |
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 $14,736 when a student lives on campus and $16,421 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $11,106 | $3,118 | $10,616 | $3,240 | - |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | $12,802 | $2,080 | $12,802 | $2,080 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | - | - | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $8,710 | $4,788 | $13,448 | $4,788 | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $13,420 | $2,918 | $13,978 | $2,918 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,510 | $3,226 | $12,858 | $3,563 | - |