Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is $15,180 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,118 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.26% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 1.14% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($15,122) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $27,212.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Penn State Lehigh Valley is $15,220 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,405 for out-of-state students which is a 1.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.26% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 1.14% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,236 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.61% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Pennsylvania schools with tuition changes from last year at Pennsylvania colleges tuition change page.
Penn State Lehigh Valley Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$15,140 $24,834$17,772
2023-2024$15,180$25,118$18,236
Change % 2023-20240.26%1.14%2.61%
2024-2025$15,220$25,405$18,712
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley - COA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Penn State Lehigh Valley. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $607 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,025 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,019 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,316 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$605$1,013
2023-2024$607$1,025
2024-2025$609$1,037
Graduate2022-2023$1,007$1,289
2023-2024$1,019$1,316
2024-2025$1,031$1,344
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley - Tuition per Credit Hour
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley$15,180$25,118
The Pennsylvania State University$15,890$25,574
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus$20,234$40,188
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$21,524$39,890
Temple University$22,082$37,462
West Chester University of Pennsylvania$10,687$22,511

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Penn State Lehigh Valley?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Penn State Lehigh Valley is $62,475 for Pennsylvania residents and $104,645 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$15,354$15,529$15,706$15,886$62,475
Out-of-State$25,529$25,946$26,370$26,801$104,645
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$15,529$15,706$15,886$16,068$63,189
Out-of-State$25,946$26,370$26,801$27,239$106,355
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,706$15,886$16,068$16,251$63,911
Out-of-State$26,370$26,801$27,239$27,684$108,093
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,886$16,068$16,251$16,437$64,642
Out-of-State$26,801$27,239$27,684$28,136$109,860
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$16,068$16,251$16,437$16,625$65,381
Out-of-State$27,239$27,684$28,136$28,596$111,655

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,648 for Pennsylvania residents and $187,818 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,712$36,174$36,643$37,119$145,648
Out-of-State$45,887$46,591$47,306$48,033$187,818
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$36,174$36,643$37,119$37,601$147,537
Out-of-State$46,591$47,306$48,033$48,772$190,702
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$36,643$37,119$37,601$38,089$149,451
Out-of-State$47,306$48,033$48,772$49,522$193,633
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$37,119$37,601$38,089$38,585$151,393
Out-of-State$48,033$48,772$49,522$50,284$196,611
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$37,601$38,089$38,585$39,087$153,362
Out-of-State$48,772$49,522$50,284$51,059$199,636

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $108,956 for Pennsylvania residents and $151,126 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,539$27,001$27,470$27,946$108,956
Out-of-State$36,714$37,418$38,133$38,860$151,126
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,001$27,470$27,946$28,428$110,845
Out-of-State$37,418$38,133$38,860$39,599$154,010
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,470$27,946$28,428$28,916$112,759
Out-of-State$38,133$38,860$39,599$40,349$156,941
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,946$28,428$28,916$29,412$114,701
Out-of-State$38,860$39,599$40,349$41,111$159,919
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,428$28,916$29,412$29,914$116,670
Out-of-State$39,599$40,349$41,111$41,886$162,944

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$15,180$1,840$18,236$25,118$1,840 $18,236

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