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 Berks, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks came in at $15,972 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $26,958. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals were $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,388 | $26,374 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $15,972 | $26,958 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks cost for 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 Berks tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| 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 Berks is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has tracked across the last few 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 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Penn State Berks has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $27,228 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.82%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $16,103. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.74%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $27,427.
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 | $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 — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $112,605, or close to $65,208 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 a closer look at aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, see the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Financial Aid page.
