by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona came in at $15,972 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $26,958. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,388 | $26,374 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $15,972 | $26,958 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,086 | $25,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,388 | $25,854 |
| One Year Ago | $15,388 | $26,112 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,388 | $26,374 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Penn State Altoona has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 1.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $27,228 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.82%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $16,103. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.74%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $27,427.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,103 | $27,427 |
| In 2 Years | $16,235 | $27,904 |
| In 3 Years | $16,368 | $28,390 |
| In 4 Years | $16,502 | $28,884 |
| In 5 Years | $16,637 | $29,387 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $112,605, compared with about $65,208 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, head to the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Financial Aid page.
