Review tuition rates for undergraduate and graduate programs and courses. Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins, and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.
To view the detailed list of cost of attendance elements, visit the Tuition Information site and select the appropriate World Campus semester.
Undergraduate tuition is calculated based on the number of credits for which you register and the number of total credits you have accrued at or transferred to Penn State.
Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins, and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | If you have 59 or fewer credits | If you have 60 or more credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $638 per credit | $685 per credit |
| 12–19 | $7,755 per semester | $8,371 per semester |
Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19.
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | If you have 59 or fewer credits | If you have 60 or more credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $644 per credit | $692 per credit |
| 12–19 | $7,833 per semester | $8,455 per semester |
Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19.
Graduate tuition varies based on the program you choose.
The following information can be used to estimate tuition for courses taken while not enrolled in a program. Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins, and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | If you have 59 or fewer credits | If you have 60 or more credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $638 per credit | $685 per credit |
| 12–19 | $7,755 per semester | $8,371 per semester |
Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19.
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | Cost |
|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $1,037 per credit |
| 12 or more | $12,448 per semester |
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | If you have 59 or fewer credits | If you have 60 or more credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $644 per credit | $692 per credit |
| 12–19 | $7,833 per semester | $8,455 per semester |
Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19.
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | Cost |
|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $1,048 per credit |
| 12 or more | $12,572 per semester |
In addition to tuition, students are responsible for course material costs. During your course of study you may also incur charges if you require transcripts, credit-by-examination, or exam proctors.