by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Pennsylvania Western University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania Western University ran $11,436 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $16,054. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $3,720 in-state and $4,480 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $4,480 |
| Total | $11,436 | $16,054 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Pennsylvania Western University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Pennsylvania Western University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Pennsylvania Western University is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Pennsylvania Western University Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Pennsylvania Western University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| One Year Ago | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,716 | $11,574 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Pennsylvania Western University has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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 1.45%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,601. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.90%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $16,198.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,601 | $16,198 |
| In 2 Years | $11,769 | $16,344 |
| In 3 Years | $11,939 | $16,491 |
| In 4 Years | $12,111 | $16,639 |
| In 5 Years | $12,286 | $16,789 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $65,672, or close to $47,420 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Pennsylvania Western University, go to the Pennsylvania Western University Financial Aid page.
