by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton amounted to $15,208 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $25,392. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for were $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,624 | $24,808 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $15,208 | $25,392 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number 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 Scranton cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton tuition and fees compare to other colleges. 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 Scranton is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton has trended over the last several 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 following chart shows how tuition at Penn State Scranton has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 1.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $25,646 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.83%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $15,333. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.75%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $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, versus roughly $62,093 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, head to the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Financial Aid page.
