by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver amounted to $14,408 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $24,134. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,824 | $23,550 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $14,408 | $24,134 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance 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 numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver tuition and fees compare to other colleges. 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 State University-Penn State Beaver sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,552 | $22,414 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,824 | $23,086 |
| One Year Ago | $13,824 | $23,316 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,824 | $23,550 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Penn State Beaver has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $24,376 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.12%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $14,569. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.92%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $24,597.
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 | $14,569 | $24,597 |
| In 2 Years | $14,732 | $25,069 |
| In 3 Years | $14,896 | $25,550 |
| In 4 Years | $15,062 | $26,040 |
| In 5 Years | $15,230 | $26,539 |
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 $101,256, compared with about $59,259 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver, see the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Financial Aid page.
