by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre ran $14,280 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $24,006. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $456 in-state and $456 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,824 | $23,550 |
| Fees | $456 | $456 |
| Total | $14,280 | $24,006 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. 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 |
Relative to the national field, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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. Visit the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Penn State Wilkes - Barre has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 1.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $24,246 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.82%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $14,397. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.74%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $24,423.
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 | $14,397 | $24,423 |
| In 2 Years | $14,515 | $24,847 |
| In 3 Years | $14,633 | $25,279 |
| In 4 Years | $14,752 | $25,718 |
| In 5 Years | $14,872 | $26,165 |
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 $100,267, versus roughly $58,297 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, check out the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Financial Aid page.
