2025 Most Expensive Pennsylvania Public Colleges

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 14 four-year public Pennsylvania colleges is $23,628, reflecting a 1.97% increase compared to the previous year.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks as the most expensive public Pennsylvania colleges, with tuition and fees reaching $41,790. Known for its prestigious academic programs and strong reputation, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus remains a top choice for students seeking a premium education experience.

Close behind are University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus at$41,430 and Temple University at$38,805 both consistently recognized among the Pennsylvania Public Colleges with the Highest Tuition & Fees, offering high-quality academic programs and resources.

At these High-Cost Pennsylvania Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 78.60%, and the average SAT score is 1,168, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between Pennsylvania Public Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees

Table. Pennsylvania Public Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PAPublic, 4-year $41,790
($20,644)
$1,602		$45,574
($26,034)
$1,746		60.56%50,7371,33086.00%16 to 1
2
-		University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PAPublic, 4-year $41,430
($21,926)
$1,540		$46,786
($27,580)
$1,752		58.08%35,7241,36085.00%13 to 1
3
-		Temple University Philadelphia, PAPublic, 4-year $38,805
($23,005)
$1,557		$29,924
($22,818)
$1,401		80.41%29,640-75.00%12 to 1
4
-		University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PAPublic, 4-year $26,584
($14,710)
$80		-
(-)		95.21%1,3211,15540.00%14 to 1
5
1		Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PAPublic, 4-year $22,952
($11,128)
$720		$17,339
($12,479)
$540		86.19%6,9751,11058.00%19 to 1
6
1		West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PAPublic, 4-year $22,599
($10,775)
$88		$17,512
($12,652)
$88		78.40%17,1711,18071.00%20 to 1
7
-		Lincoln University Lincoln University, PAPublic, 4-year $19,384
($12,512)
-		$18,942
($11,274)
-		65.72%1,67092044.00%12 to 1
8
1		East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PAPublic, 4-year $19,202
($11,236)
$500		$16,650
($11,790)
$120		92.05%5,6331,08043.00%21 to 1
9
1		Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PAPublic, 4-year $18,870
($10,904)
-		$20,286
($13,998)
-		-617-41.00%15 to 1
10
-		Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PAPublic, 4-year $16,330
($11,206)
$4		$16,742
($11,185)
-		90.75%7,4671,21054.00%20 to 1
Average$26,795
($14,805)		$25,528
($16,646)		78.60%15,6961,16859.70%16 to 1