Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at UPenn is $66,104. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.18% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,609.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $68,867 which is a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,566 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.05% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 16.95% 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.
UPenn Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$63,452$20,928
2023-2024$66,104$21,566
Change % 2023-20244.18%3.05%
2024-2025$68,867$22,223
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Pennsylvania - COA
University of Pennsylvania - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Pennsylvania - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $46,034 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.24% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $53,574.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $47,985 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UPenn Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$44,162$20,928
2023-2024$46,034$21,566
Change % 2023-20244.24%3.05%
2024-2025$47,985$22,223
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Pennsylvania - Graduate Tuition 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 UPenn. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $2,084. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,045.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$2,000
2023-2024$2,084
2024-2025$2,172
Graduate2022-2023$1,962
2023-2024$2,045
2024-2025$2,132
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.
University of Pennsylvania - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Pennsylvania - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Pennsylvania and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Pennsylvania and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Pennsylvania$66,104
Columbia University in the City of New York$69,045
Dartmouth College$65,739
Yale University$64,700
Brown University$68,230
Harvard University$59,076

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

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UPenn?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UPenn is $279,922.
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
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$67,620$69,170$70,756$72,378$279,922
Class of 2029Fall 2025$69,170$70,756$72,378$74,037$286,340
Class of 2030Fall 2026$70,756$72,378$74,037$75,734$292,905
Class of 2031Fall 2027$72,378$74,037$75,734$77,471$299,620
Class of 2032Fall 2028$74,037$75,734$77,471$79,247$306,489

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 $376,359.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Pennsylvania.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$91,008$93,032$95,102$97,218$376,359
Class of 2029Fall 2025$93,032$95,102$97,218$99,383$384,735
Class of 2030Fall 2026$95,102$97,218$99,383$101,596$393,300
Class of 2031Fall 2027$97,218$99,383$101,596$103,860$402,058
Class of 2032Fall 2028$99,383$101,596$103,860$106,175$411,014

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 51% 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 $185,255.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Pennsylvania.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$43,232$45,256$47,326$49,442$185,255
Class of 2029Fall 2025$45,256$47,326$49,442$51,607$193,631
Class of 2030Fall 2026$47,326$49,442$51,607$53,820$202,196
Class of 2031Fall 2027$49,442$51,607$53,820$56,084$210,954
Class of 2032Fall 2028$51,607$53,820$56,084$58,399$219,910

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 University of Pennsylvania.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
University of Pennsylvania 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$66,104$1,358 $21,566
Graduate$46,034 $1,358$21,566
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