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 Lehigh Valley, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley were $15,208 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $25,392. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals were $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,624 | $24,808 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $15,208 | $25,392 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 |
Measured against schools nationwide, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,338 | $23,610 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,624 | $24,318 |
| One Year Ago | $14,624 | $24,562 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,624 | $24,808 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Penn State Lehigh Valley has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 1.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $25,646 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.83%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $15,333. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.75%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $25,835.
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 | $15,333 | $25,835 |
| In 2 Years | $15,459 | $26,286 |
| In 3 Years | $15,586 | $26,744 |
| In 4 Years | $15,715 | $27,210 |
| In 5 Years | $15,845 | $27,685 |
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 $106,075, or close to $62,093 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley, check out the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Financial Aid page.
