by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg ran $15,972 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $26,958. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees were $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 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 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 |
Compared to colleges across the country, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has shifted 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 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Penn State Harrisburg has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 1.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $27,228 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.82%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $16,103. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.74%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $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 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $112,605, or about $65,208 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, visit the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Financial Aid page.
