2025 Most Expensive Pennsylvania Colleges

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 86 four-year Pennsylvania colleges is $41,031, reflecting a 1.33% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 86 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 74 colleges, while tuition decreased at only 2 colleges.

Franklin and Marshall College ranks as the most expensive Pennsylvania colleges, with tuition and fees reaching $70,794. Known for its prestigious academic programs and strong reputation, Franklin and Marshall College remains a top choice for students seeking a premium education experience.

Close behind are Haverford College at$70,398 and University of Pennsylvania at$68,686 both consistently recognized among the Pennsylvania Colleges with the Highest Tuition & Fees, offering high-quality academic programs and resources.

Among these top-tier Pennsylvania Colleges with the Highest Tuition & Fees, the average acceptance rate is 23.14% and the average SAT score is 1,451, reflecting a competitive admissions environment and strong academic performance.

Comparison between Pennsylvania Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees

Table. Pennsylvania Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PAPrivate, 4-year $70,794
$2,414		-28.19%1,8081,37584.00%9 to 1
2
-		Haverford College Haverford, PAPrivate, 4-year $70,398
$2,378		-12.37%1,4311,51090.00%8 to 1
3
-		University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PAPrivate, 4-year $68,686
$2,582		$47,844
$1,810		5.40%29,1091,55097.00%8 to 1
4
-		Bucknell University Lewisburg, PAPrivate, 4-year $67,812
$3,040		$29,616
$1,336		28.93%3,9691,40086.00%9 to 1
5
-		Villanova University Villanova, PAPrivate, 4-year $67,776
$3,075		$22,335
$974		26.98%10,0411,45092.00%10 to 1
6
-		Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PAPrivate, 4-year $66,640
$2,410		$4,500
-		38.90%2,8121,37083.00%10 to 1
7
2		Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PAPrivate, 4-year $65,920
$3,360		$55,140
$2,634		29.43%1,6791,39082.00%8 to 1
8
1		Dickinson College Carlisle, PAPrivate, 4-year $65,650
$2,200		$3,750
-		42.09%2,3141,38080.00%11 to 1
9
1		Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PAPrivate, 4-year $65,636
$2,362		$50,975
$1,525		11.66%15,8881,54094.00%5 to 1
10
-		Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PAPrivate, 4-year $65,494
$3,082		-7.46%1,6231,54092.00%7 to 1
Average$67,481$30,59423.14%7,0671,45188.00%9 to 1