by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at University of Pennsylvania, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Those taking courses part-time at University of Pennsylvania generally pay $1,944 per credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $1,944 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $7,766; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,920 |
| Fees | $7,766 |
| Total | $68,686 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.
This is how tuition at University of Pennsylvania has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $54,652 |
| Two Years Ago | $56,212 |
| One Year Ago | $58,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $60,920 |
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 3.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $71,380 next year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
To learn about the aid available at University of Pennsylvania, take a look at the University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the University of Pennsylvania Tuition & Fees page.