by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny amounted to $14,408 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $24,134. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals were $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,824 | $23,550 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $14,408 | $24,134 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny prices compare to peer 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 |
Measured against schools nationwide, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny has trended over the last several 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 following chart shows how tuition at Penn State Greater Allegheny has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $24,376 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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 0.84%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $14,529. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.75%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $24,555.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,529 | $24,555 |
| In 2 Years | $14,651 | $24,984 |
| In 3 Years | $14,774 | $25,420 |
| In 4 Years | $14,898 | $25,864 |
| In 5 Years | $15,023 | $26,316 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $100,823, versus roughly $58,852 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 details on financial aid availability at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny, go to the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Financial Aid page.
