by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $322 for each credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $805 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $322 | $805 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania appear below.
Required fees account for amounted to $3,330 in-state and $3,580 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,330 | $3,580 |
| Total | $11,046 | $22,870 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board.
Tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has tracked across the last few 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 |
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, check out the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Tuition & Fees page.