by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pennsylvania College of Technology, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania College of Technology amounted to $18,240 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $25,980. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees added up to $2,790 in-state and $2,790 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,450 | $23,190 |
| Fees | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| Total | $18,240 | $25,980 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Pennsylvania College of Technology charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Pennsylvania College of Technology tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Pennsylvania College of Technology lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Pennsylvania College of Technology Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Pennsylvania College of Technology has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,120 | $22,680 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,450 | $23,190 |
| One Year Ago | $15,450 | $23,190 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,450 | $23,190 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Penn College has changed across the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.18%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $18,455. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.06%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $26,256.
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 | $18,455 | $26,256 |
| In 2 Years | $18,673 | $26,535 |
| In 3 Years | $18,893 | $26,817 |
| In 4 Years | $19,116 | $27,102 |
| In 5 Years | $19,341 | $27,390 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $106,710, compared with about $75,137 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Pennsylvania College of Technology, go to the Pennsylvania College of Technology Financial Aid page.
