by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, 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 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College ran $9,540 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $13,350. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for came to $2,280 in-state and $2,280 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,260 | $11,070 |
| Fees | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Total | $9,540 | $13,350 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Pennsylvania Highlands Community College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Pennsylvania Highlands Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,660 | $10,170 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,870 | $10,470 |
| One Year Ago | $7,080 | $10,800 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,260 | $11,070 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Pennsylvania Highlands has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 2.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $13,683 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.65%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,792. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.69%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $13,708.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,792 | $13,708 |
| In 2 Years | $10,051 | $14,076 |
| In 3 Years | $10,317 | $14,454 |
| In 4 Years | $10,590 | $14,842 |
| In 5 Years | $10,870 | $15,240 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $57,080, versus roughly $40,750 for in-state students.
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 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, check out the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Financial Aid page.
