Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduateGraduatePer Credit HourComparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Palo Alto is $23,096. The 2024 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,286.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $23,096 which is the same as current year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
Palo Alto Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & Fees
2022-2023$23,096
2023-2024$23,096
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $49,200 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 3.21% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,092.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $50,781 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Palo Alto Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & Fees
2022-2023$47,668
2023-2024$49,200
Change % 2023-20243.21%
2024-2025$50,781
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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.
Palo Alto University - 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 Palo Alto. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $505. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $792.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$505
2023-2024$505
2024-2025$505
Graduate2022-2023$767
2023-2024$792
2024-2025$818
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.
Palo Alto University - Tuition per Credit Hour

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Palo Alto University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Palo Alto University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Palo Alto University$23,096
University of Southern California$68,237
University of the People$1,200
National University$13,320
Stanford University$62,484
Northcentral University$12,594

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

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Palo Alto?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Palo Alto is $92,674.
Since the tuition & fees at Palo Alto University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
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$23,125$23,154$23,183$23,212$92,674
Class of 2029Fall 2025$23,154$23,183$23,212$23,241$92,791
Class of 2030Fall 2026$23,183$23,212$23,241$23,271$92,907
Class of 2031Fall 2027$23,212$23,241$23,271$23,300$93,024
Class of 2032Fall 2028$23,241$23,271$23,300$23,329$93,141

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 Palo Alto University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Palo Alto University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$23,096$0 -
Graduate$49,200 $0-

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