by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania stood at $11,046 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,870. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $3,330 in-state and $3,580 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,330 | $3,580 |
| Total | $11,046 | $22,870 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,716 | $15,537 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,716 | $15,537 |
| One Year Ago | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,716 | $19,290 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.61%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $11,113. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 6.96%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $24,462.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,113 | $24,462 |
| In 2 Years | $11,180 | $26,164 |
| In 3 Years | $11,248 | $27,985 |
| In 4 Years | $11,316 | $29,933 |
| In 5 Years | $11,384 | $32,016 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $108,544, compared with about $44,857 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, check out the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page.
