by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Commonwealth Technical Institute, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Commonwealth Technical Institute came in at $7,714 per year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $150; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,564 |
| Fees | $150 |
| Total | $7,714 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Commonwealth Technical Institute charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Commonwealth Technical Institute prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Commonwealth Technical Institute is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Commonwealth Technical Institute Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,564 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,564 |
| One Year Ago | $7,564 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,564 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CTI has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.22%, so a year from now students could pay around $7,730.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,730 |
| In 2 Years | $7,746 |
| In 3 Years | $7,762 |
| In 4 Years | $7,778 |
| In 5 Years | $7,794 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $31,016.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Commonwealth Technical Institute, check out the Commonwealth Technical Institute Financial Aid page.
