How much has Pennsylvania Highlands's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

42.77%

In-State

44.64%

Out-of-State

Pennsylvania Highlands's tuition & fees has increased from $9,230 (2015) to $13,350 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 44.64% over the past 10 years.

Pennsylvania Highlands's tuition increase rate is higher than the Pennsylvania's average increase rate of 19.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 64.67% from 2015 ($14,180).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Pennsylvania Highlands's COA is $23,350, which is increased by 8.20% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Pennsylvania Highlands's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 44.64% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $11,070. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$6,682$9,230-
2016-17$7,420$10,27611.33%
2017-18$7,980$11,31010.06%
2018-19$8,130$11,4601.33%
2019-20$8,310$11,6401.57%
2020-21$8,640$12,0603.61%
2021-22$8,820$12,3302.24%
2022-23$9,090$12,6902.92%
2023-24$9,360$13,0803.07%
2024-25$9,540$13,3502.06%
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,000, and it has increased 66.67% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$2,00066.67%
2017-18$2,000
2018-19$2,000
2019-20$2,000
2020-21$2,000
2021-22$12,330516.50%
2022-23$2,000-83.78%
2023-24$2,000
2024-25$2,000

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 75.82% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$3,750-
2016-17$3,750
2017-18$3,750
2018-19$6,50073.33%
2019-20$6,500
2020-21$6,500
2021-22$6,500
2022-23$6,500
2023-24$6,500
2024-25$8,00023.08%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College$13,350
($9,540)		$13,080
($9,360)		2.06%
Community College of Philadelphia$12,744
($8,688)		$12,744
($8,688)		-
Harrisburg Area Community College$12,472
($9,495)		$11,400
($8,918)		9.40%
Community College of Allegheny County$12,583
($8,803)		$12,583
($8,803)		-
Montgomery County Community College$17,250
($11,970)		$16,230
($11,250)		6.28%
Northampton County Area Community College$15,270
($11,370)		$14,730
($10,980)		3.67%

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