How Chester County Intermediate Unit's Tuition Changes

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Chester County Intermediate Unit over the past 11 years. The COA has increased 16.02% for that period where last year costs was $49,120. The total cost includes the tuition & fees and books & supplies costs of the largest vocational program in addition to the living costs.

Cost of Attendance Changes of Chester County Intermediate Unit (2013-2024)
Year	Living off Campus	Changes by Year
2013-14	$42,336	-
2014-15	$43,384	2.48%
2015-16	$45,264	4.33%
2016-17	$45,170	-0.21%
2017-18	$45,213	0.10%
2018-19	$45,573	0.80%
2019-20	$45,355	-0.48%
2020-21	$43,986	-3.02%
2021-22	$45,709	3.92%
2022-23	$48,054	5.13%
2023-24	$49,120	2.22%

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

The following table and chart shows the tuition & fees change of the largest program at Chester County Intermediate Unit. The tuition & fees has increased 32.49% for last 11 years where the recent tuition & fees are $26,166.

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program of Chester County Intermediate Unit (2013-2024)
Year	Tuition & Fees	Changes By Year
2013-14	$19,749	-
2014-15	$20,452	3.56%
2015-16	$22,332	9.19%
2016-17	$22,352	0.09%
2017-18	$22,372	0.09%
2018-19	$22,440	0.30%
2019-20	$22,320	-0.53%
2020-21	$21,305	-4.55%
2021-22	$22,941	7.68%
2022-23	$25,355	10.52%
2023-24	$26,166	3.20%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased 21.25% from year 2013 to 2024 where current year costs are $1,455.

Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Chester County Intermediate Unit (2013-2024)
Year	Books & Supplies	Changes by Year
2013-14	$1,370	-
2014-15	$1,433	4.60%
2015-16	$1,433	0.00%
2016-17	$1,319	-7.96%
2017-18	$1,342	1.74%
2018-19	$1,634	21.76%
2019-20	$1,536	-6.00%
2020-21	$1,182	-23.05%
2021-22	$1,269	7.36%
2022-23	$1,200	-5.44%
2023-24	$1,455	21.25%

Living Costs Changes of Chester County Intermediate Unit (2013-2024)
Year	Living Off Campus	Changes by Year
2013-14	$3,393	-
2014-15	$3,675	1.33%
2015-16	$3,675
2016-17	$3,675
2017-18	$3,675
2018-19	$3,674
2019-20	$3,674
2020-21	$3,674
2021-22	$3,674
2022-23	$3,674
2023-24	$3,674

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How much has Chester County Intermediate Unit's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes