Paying for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,944 0.25%	$26,668 1.13%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$25,082 1.14%	$33,020 2.09%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (Penn State Harrisburg) are $15,944 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,668 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.

70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,114. It could cover 37.93% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $28,328 for Pennsylvania residents and $39,052 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Penn State Harrisburg's 4-year tuition is $65,617 for Pennsylvania residents and $111,099 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $164,879 for Pennsylvania residents and $210,361 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 Harrisburg is $15,944 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,668 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.25% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 1.13% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than 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 Harrisburg is $15,984 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,969 for out-of-state students, a 1.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Penn State Harrisburg Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,904	$26,370	$19,766
2023-2024	$15,944	$26,668	$20,658
Change % 2023-2024	0.25%	1.13%	4.51%
2024-2025	$15,984	$26,969	$21,590

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $25,082 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $33,020. 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 a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $31,285.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Penn State Harrisburg is $25,367 for Pennsylvania residents and $33,710 for out-of-state students , a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Penn State Harrisburg Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$24,800	$32,344	$19,766
2023-2024	$25,082	$33,020	$20,658
Change % 2023-2024	1.14%	2.09%	4.51%
2024-2025	$25,367	$33,710	$21,590

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 Harrisburg. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $641 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,088 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,022 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,353 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$641	$1,077
	2023-2024	$641	$1,088
	2024-2025	$641	$1,099
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,012	$1,326
	2023-2024	$1,022	$1,353
	2024-2025	$1,032	$1,381

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,658 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.51% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.61% compared to the previous year.

The Penn State Harrisburg's 2024 on-campus COA is $38,442 for state residents and $49,166 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $36,020 for state residents and $46,744 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Penn State Harrisburg
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$15,944
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$26,668
Room & Board	$15,870	$13,448
Personal Expenses	$4,788	$4,788
Books & Supplies	$1,840
COA (In-State)	$38,442	$36,020
COA (Out-of-State)	$49,166	$46,744

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.

Penn State Harrisburg Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

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

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Penn State Harrisburg is $65,617 for Pennsylvania residents and $111,099 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 Harrisburg 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,126	$16,310	$16,496	$16,685	$65,617
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,104	$27,546	$27,996	$28,453	$111,099
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,310	$16,496	$16,685	$16,875	$66,366
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,546	$27,996	$28,453	$28,918	$112,913
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,496	$16,685	$16,875	$17,068	$67,123
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,996	$28,453	$28,918	$29,390	$114,757
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,685	$16,875	$17,068	$17,262	$67,890
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,453	$28,918	$29,390	$29,870	$116,631
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,875	$17,068	$17,262	$17,460	$68,665
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,918	$29,390	$29,870	$30,358	$118,536

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 $164,879 for Pennsylvania residents and $210,361 for out-of-state students.

Penn State Harrisburg 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$39,512	$40,622	$41,774	$42,970	$164,879
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$50,490	$51,858	$53,274	$54,739	$210,361
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$40,622	$41,774	$42,970	$44,211	$169,578
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$51,858	$53,274	$54,739	$56,254	$216,125
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$41,774	$42,970	$44,211	$45,500	$174,456
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,274	$54,739	$56,254	$57,822	$222,090
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$42,970	$44,211	$45,500	$46,838	$179,520
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$54,739	$56,254	$57,822	$59,446	$228,261
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$44,211	$45,500	$46,838	$48,227	$184,777
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$56,254	$57,822	$59,446	$61,126	$234,648

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 70% 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 $124,423 for Pennsylvania residents and $169,905 for out-of-state students.

Penn State Harrisburg 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,398	$30,508	$31,660	$32,856	$124,423
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,376	$41,744	$43,160	$44,625	$169,905
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$30,508	$31,660	$32,856	$34,097	$129,122
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,744	$43,160	$44,625	$46,140	$175,669
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,660	$32,856	$34,097	$35,386	$134,000
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$43,160	$44,625	$46,140	$47,708	$181,634
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$32,856	$34,097	$35,386	$36,724	$139,064
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,625	$46,140	$47,708	$49,332	$187,805
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$34,097	$35,386	$36,724	$38,113	$144,321
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,140	$47,708	$49,332	$51,012	$194,192

	In-State	Out-of-State
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg	$15,944	$26,668
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