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-World Campus is -$1 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,204 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.00% 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 much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $27,212.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Penn State World Campus is $0 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,355 for out-of-state students which is a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.00% compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,670 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.86% 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 World Campus Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$15,054 $15,054$16,206
2023-2024-$15,204$16,670
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%1.00%2.86%
2024-2025$0$15,355$17,147
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-World Campus - COA
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $24,406 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($23,650) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $31,245.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Penn State World Campus is $0 for Pennsylvania residents and $24,650 for out-of-state students which is a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Penn State World Campus Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$24,164 $24,164$16,206
2023-2024-$1$24,406$16,670
Change % 2023-2024-100.00%1.00%2.86%
2024-2025-$24,650$17,147
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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.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus - 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 Penn State World Campus. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Pennsylvania residents and $626 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,017 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$620$620
2023-2024$0$626
2024-2025-$632
Graduate2022-2023$1,007$1,007
2023-2024-$1,017
2024-2025-$1,027
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-World Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 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-World Campus and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus$15,054$15,204
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 World Campus?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Penn State World Campus is $63,917.
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$15,508$15,818$16,134$16,457$63,917
Class of 2029Fall 2025$15,818$16,134$16,457$16,786$65,195
Class of 2030Fall 2026$16,134$16,457$16,786$17,122$66,499
Class of 2031Fall 2027$16,457$16,786$17,122$17,464$67,829
Class of 2032Fall 2028$16,786$17,122$17,464$17,813$69,185

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 $140,831.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$34,301$34,898$35,506$36,126$140,831
Class of 2029Fall 2025$34,898$35,506$36,126$36,757$143,287
Class of 2030Fall 2026$35,506$36,126$36,757$37,400$145,790
Class of 2031Fall 2027$36,126$36,757$37,400$38,055$148,338
Class of 2032Fall 2028$36,757$37,400$38,055$38,722$150,934

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 59% 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 $113,627.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$27,500$28,097$28,705$29,325$113,627
Class of 2029Fall 2025$28,097$28,705$29,325$29,956$116,083
Class of 2030Fall 2026$28,705$29,325$29,956$30,599$118,586
Class of 2031Fall 2027$29,325$29,956$30,599$31,254$121,134
Class of 2032Fall 2028$29,956$30,599$31,254$31,921$123,730

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-World Campus.
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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$15,204$1,840$16,670$15,204$1,840 $16,670
Graduate$24,406 $1,840$16,670$24,406 $1,840$16,670
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