College Costs in Pennsylvania

The 2025 Directory of Pennsylvania Colleges and Prices

Pennsylvania Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in Pennsylvania?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Pennsylvania was $24,698 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $9,068 higher than the U.S. average and ranks Pennsylvania amongst the costliest as the 5th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of -$1,127 from the 2019-2020 average of $25,825 and represents a -4.36% annual decline in tuition costs. The list of Pennsylvania colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 189 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, the most popular being Penn State Main Campus with 48,720 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $19,672. Franklin and Marshall College is the most expensive in Pennsylvania with an in-state tuition of $68,180.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Pennsylvania Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

189 results

University of Pittsburgh Titusville
P
Titusville, PA
 

University of Pittsburgh Titusville

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$11,568 Tuition

 

  • 28enrollment
  • $13,371net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Penn State York
P
York, PA
 

Penn State York

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$14,624 Tuition

 

  • 707enrollment
  • $19,159net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Wilson College
W
Chambersburg, PA
 

Wilson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$25,950 Tuition

#59 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,694enrollment
  • $21,567net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Penn State Hazleton
P
Hazleton, PA
 

Penn State Hazleton

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$14,624 Tuition

 

  • 510enrollment
  • $19,920net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Penn State Shenango
P
Sharon, PA
 

Penn State Shenango

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,568 Tuition

 

  • 332enrollment
  • $14,895net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Penn State Greater Allegheny
P
McKeesport, PA
 

Penn State Greater Allegheny

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,824 Tuition

 

  • 361enrollment
  • $14,933net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1215SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Antonelli Institute
A
Erdenheim, PA
 

Antonelli Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$19,890 Tuition

 

  • 71enrollment
  • $26,630net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Montgomery County Community College Central Campus
M
Blue Bell, PA
 

Montgomery County Community College Central Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$9,360 Tuition

 

  • 8,895enrollment
  • $9,436net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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The University of the Arts
T
Philadelphia, PA

The University of the Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$54,010 Tuition

 

  • 1,207enrollment
  • $44,510net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Penn State New Kensington
P
Upper Burrell, PA
 

Penn State New Kensington

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,824 Tuition

 

  • 456enrollment
  • $19,294net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Valley Forge Military College
V
Wayne, PA
 

Valley Forge Military College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$30,976 Tuition

 

  • 86enrollment
  • $28,985net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

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Butler County Community College
B
Butler, PA
 

Butler County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

$6,990 Tuition

 

  • 2,468enrollment
  • $6,928net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Luzerne County Community College
L
Nanticoke, PA
 

Luzerne County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$8,700 Tuition

 

  • 4,315enrollment
  • $9,467net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
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Moore College of Art and Design
M
Philadelphia, PA

Moore College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$48,256 Tuition

 

  • 399enrollment
  • $44,371net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1411SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
P
Greensburg, PA

University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,660 Tuition

#10 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,326enrollment
  • $17,196net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1275SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Bradford School
B
Pittsburgh, PA
 

Bradford School

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$15,380 Tuition

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $12,799net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
H
Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

$23,900 Tuition

 

  • 3,558enrollment
  • $14,882net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Westmoreland County Community College
W
Youngwood, PA
 

Westmoreland County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$8,400 Tuition

 

  • 4,275enrollment
  • $5,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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