Paying for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$22,870 ($11,046)
Graduate Tuition & Fees
$17,000 ($12,140)
On-campus Living Costs
$15,208
Off-campus Living Costs
$14,388
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$805 ($322)
Graduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$774 ($516)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are $11,046 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,870 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, the tuition & fees are $12,140 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,000 for out-of-state students.
Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania, the undergraduate tuition & fees are average and the graduate tuition & fees are inexpensive.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Academy of Vocal Arts and All-State Career School, tuition & fees of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is average where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $23,614.
The average living cost of the school is $15,208 when a student lives in on-campus housing. When a student lives off-campus, the average living cost is $14,388.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are $11,046 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,870 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition & fees are $12,140 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,000 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition & fees have decreased by 1.00% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2023 | $10,848 | $18,919 | $11,838 | $16,698 |
| 2024 | $11,046 | $22,870 | $12,144 | $17,004 |
| 2025 | $11,046 | $22,870 | $12,140 | $17,000 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average on-campus living costs is $15,208 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, the average living cost is $14,388.
The living cost at the school has increased by 6.92% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
| 2023 | $11,691 | $3,359 | $10,617 | $3,480 |
| 2024 | $11,106 | $3,118 | $10,616 | $3,240 |
| 2025 | $11,868 | $3,340 | $10,948 | $3,440 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,200 at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,200 |
| 2024 | $1,200 |
| 2025 | $1,200 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is $322 for Pennsylvania residents and $805 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition per credit hour is $516 for Pennsylvania residents and $774 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2023 | $322 | $648 | $516 | $774 |
| 2024 | $322 | $805 | $516 | $774 |
| 2025 | $322 | $805 | $516 | $774 |