Pennsylvania Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $48,693 when a student lives on campus and $48,886 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $13,217 for Pennsylvania residents and $29,909 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $17,418 when a student lives on campus and $17,611 when living off campus.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Pennsylvania colleges and universities is $13,217 for in-state students and $29,909 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 2.76% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Pennsylvania colleges and universities is $21,079 for in-state students and $23,804 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.03% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Pennsylvania colleges and universities is $1,365. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -7.29% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Pennsylvania colleges and universities is $17,418 when a student lives on campus and $17,611 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.68% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 7.32% compared to the previous year.