by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine amounted to $15,208 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $25,392. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees were $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,624 | $24,808 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $15,208 | $25,392 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| 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 State University-Penn State Brandywine sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,338 | $23,610 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,624 | $24,318 |
| One Year Ago | $14,624 | $24,562 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,624 | $24,808 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Penn State Brandywine has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 1.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $25,646 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.83%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $15,333. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.75%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $25,835.
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 | $15,333 | $25,835 |
| In 2 Years | $15,459 | $26,286 |
| In 3 Years | $15,586 | $26,744 |
| In 4 Years | $15,715 | $27,210 |
| In 5 Years | $15,845 | $27,685 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $106,075, versus roughly $62,093 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine, go to the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Financial Aid page.
