2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Pennsylvania is $14,609 for Residents and $23,994 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Pennsylvania is $14,609 for Pennsylvania residents and $23,994 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Pennsylvania, the average tuition & fees are $37,613 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Pennsylvania is $21,193 for Pennsylvania residents and $27,911 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Pennsylvania, the average graduate tuition is $20,815.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,920 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $14,624. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Pennsylvania is $32,373 for residents and $41,757 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $55,031. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $24,779 for Pennsylvania residents and $28,274 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$32,373$41,757
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$24,779$28,274
Private 4 Years Colleges$55,031

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Pennsylvania, 312 schools out of 328 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 91 public and 179 private colleges in Pennsylvania. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Pennsylvania is $14,609 for Pennsylvania residents and $23,994 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,628
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $9,677 for residents and $13,171 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$14,609$23,994
Private 4 Years Colleges$36,628
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$9,677$13,171
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$18,943

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Pennsylvania, 111 schools out of 328 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Pennsylvania is $20,094 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,694 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $19,977
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$20,094$26,694
Private Schools$19,977

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Pennsylvania is $476 for Pennsylvania residents and $859 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,134
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $660 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,013 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,082
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$476$859
Private 4 Years Colleges$1,134
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$300$434
Graduate
Public Schools$660$1,013
Private Schools$1,082

Average Living Costs at colleges in Pennsylvania

At colleges in Pennsylvania, the average living cost is $15,920 when a student lives on campus facility and $14,624 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Pennsylvania
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$16,026$14,960
Private Schools$15,883$14,474

Most Searched Pennsylvania Colleges (last 30 days)

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
$63,452
Bucknell University
$61,746
Villanova University
$61,618
Carnegie Mellon University
$61,344
Lehigh University
$59,930
Highest Graduate Tuition in Pennsylvania
Susquehanna University
$55,160
King's College
$54,176
The University of the Arts
$51,130
Bryn Mawr College
$50,730
Carnegie Mellon University
$48,557

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