How much has Penn State Behrend's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 23.52% from 2014 ($38,916), where Penn State Behrend's current cost is $48,070. In 2024, the COA is increased by 4.54% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $21,820 (2014) to $26,668 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 27.66% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $25,862 (year 2014) to $33,020 (year 2024).

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 23.52% for that period where the last year costs were $48,070. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 27.66% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $26,668. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$14,588$21,820$19,746$25,862-
2015-16$14,610$22,344$20,280$26,482 2.40%
2016-17$14,828$22,834$20,772$27,064 2.19%
2017-18$15,190$23,692$21,550$28,086 3.76%
2018-19$15,198$24,450$22,360$29,152 3.20%
2019-20$15,206$24,916$22,784$29,710 1.91%
2020-21$15,216$24,926-- 0.04%
2021-22$15,586$25,600-- 2.70%
2022-23$15,904$26,370$24,800$32,344 3.01%
2023-24$15,944$26,668$25,082$33,020 1.13%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,840, and it has increased 4.55% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,760-
2015-16$1,840 4.55%
2016-17$1,840 0.00%
2017-18$1,840 0.00%
2018-19$1,840 0.00%
2019-20$1,840 0.00%
2020-21$1,840 0.00%
2021-22$1,840 0.00%
2022-23$1,840 0.00%
2023-24$1,840 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 27.56% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 18.91% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$15,336$15,336-
2015-16$15,714$15,714 2.46%
2016-17$16,018$16,018 1.93%
2017-18$16,068$16,068 0.31%
2018-19$16,358$16,358 1.80%
2019-20$16,672$16,672 1.92%
2020-21$17,106$17,106 2.60%
2021-22$17,532$17,532 2.49%
2022-23$17,772$17,772 1.37%
2023-24$19,562$18,236 10.07%
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