Paying for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,180 0.26%	$25,118 1.14%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$24,962 1.14%	$32,114 2.09%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton (Penn State Scranton) are $15,180 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,118 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $27,177 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,299. It could cover 41.00% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,957 for Pennsylvania residents and $34,895 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Penn State Scranton's 4-year tuition is $62,475 for Pennsylvania residents and $104,645 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $145,648 for Pennsylvania residents and $187,818 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is $15,180 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,118 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.26% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 1.14% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($15,128) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $27,177.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Penn State Scranton is $15,220 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,405 for out-of-state students, a 1.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Penn State Scranton Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,140	$24,834	$17,772
2023-2024	$15,180	$25,118	$18,236
Change % 2023-2024	0.26%	1.14%	2.61%
2024-2025	$15,220	$25,405	$18,712

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $24,962 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $32,114. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($23,673) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $31,285.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Penn State Scranton is $25,247 for Pennsylvania residents and $32,786 for out-of-state students , a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Penn State Scranton Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$24,680	$31,456	$17,772
2023-2024	$24,962	$32,114	$18,236
Change % 2023-2024	1.14%	2.09%	2.61%
2024-2025	$25,247	$32,786	$18,712

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Penn State Scranton. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $605 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,023 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,017 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,315 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$605	$1,013
	2023-2024	$605	$1,023
	2024-2025	$605	$1,033
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,007	$1,289
	2023-2024	$1,017	$1,315
	2024-2025	$1,027	$1,342

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Penn State Scranton?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Penn State Scranton is $62,475 for Pennsylvania residents and $104,645 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Penn State Scranton 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,354	$15,529	$15,706	$15,886	$62,475
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$25,529	$25,946	$26,370	$26,801	$104,645
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,529	$15,706	$15,886	$16,068	$63,189
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,946	$26,370	$26,801	$27,239	$106,355
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,706	$15,886	$16,068	$16,251	$63,911
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,370	$26,801	$27,239	$27,684	$108,093
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,886	$16,068	$16,251	$16,437	$64,642
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,801	$27,239	$27,684	$28,136	$109,860
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,068	$16,251	$16,437	$16,625	$65,381
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,239	$27,684	$28,136	$28,596	$111,655

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,648 for Pennsylvania residents and $187,818 for out-of-state students.

Penn State Scranton 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,712	$36,174	$36,643	$37,119	$145,648
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,887	$46,591	$47,306	$48,033	$187,818
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,174	$36,643	$37,119	$37,601	$147,537
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,591	$47,306	$48,033	$48,772	$190,702
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$36,643	$37,119	$37,601	$38,089	$149,451
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$47,306	$48,033	$48,772	$49,522	$193,633
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,119	$37,601	$38,089	$38,585	$151,393
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$48,033	$48,772	$49,522	$50,284	$196,611
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$37,601	$38,089	$38,585	$39,087	$153,362
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,772	$49,522	$50,284	$51,059	$199,636

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $104,452 for Pennsylvania residents and $146,622 for out-of-state students.

Penn State Scranton 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,413	$25,875	$26,344	$26,820	$104,452
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,588	$36,292	$37,007	$37,734	$146,622
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,875	$26,344	$26,820	$27,302	$106,341
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,292	$37,007	$37,734	$38,473	$149,506
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,344	$26,820	$27,302	$27,790	$108,255
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,007	$37,734	$38,473	$39,223	$152,437
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,820	$27,302	$27,790	$28,286	$110,197
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,734	$38,473	$39,223	$39,985	$155,415
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,302	$27,790	$28,286	$28,788	$112,166
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,473	$39,223	$39,985	$40,760	$158,440

	In-State	Out-of-State
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton	$15,180	$25,118
The Pennsylvania State University	$15,890	$25,574
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	$20,234	$40,188
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	$21,524	$39,890
Temple University	$21,991	$37,248
West Chester University of Pennsylvania	$10,686	$22,511