by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, 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 Erie-Behrend College ran $15,972 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $26,958. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,388 | $26,374 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $15,972 | $26,958 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. 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 |
Relative to the national field, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $27,228 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.82%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $16,103. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.74%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $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 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $112,605, or about $65,208 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, visit the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Financial Aid page.
