Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's tuition & fees has increased from $18,919 (2022) to $22,870 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 20.88% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $16,698 (year 2022) to $17,004 (year 2024).
The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's tuition increase rate is higher than the Pennsylvania's average increase rate of 19.03%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 8.89% from 2022 ($35,169).
For the current academic year 2023-2024, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's COA is $38,294, which is increased by 8.89% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's COA over the past 2 years.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have increased 20.88% for the last 2 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $22,870. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania over last the 2 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has not changed since 2022.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2022-23 | $1,200 | - |
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| 2023-24 | $1,200 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased -3.95% when a student lives on-campus facilities and -0.01% when living-off campus from the year 2022 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2022-23 | $15,050 | $14,097 | - |
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| 2023-24 | $14,224 | $13,856 | -5.49% |
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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and similar schools.
| 2024 | 2023 | Increase Rate |
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| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $22,870
($11,046) | $18,919
($10,848) | 20.88% |
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| The Pennsylvania State University | $25,574
($15,890) | $25,574
($15,890) | - |
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| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $40,188
($20,234) | $38,651
($19,835) | 3.98% |
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| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $39,890
($21,524) | $37,320
($21,080) | 6.89% |
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| Temple University | $37,248
($21,991) | $35,603
($21,097) | 4.62% |
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| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $22,511
($10,686) | $22,351
($10,527) | 0.72% |
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