Pennsylvania Highlands is the region’s premier two-year college. The tuition and fees below begin with the Fall 2023 semester (August). Penn Highlands offers a variety of options for students to pay their tuition and fees. For past tuition and fees, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Tuition and Fees (2023-2024 Per Credit)
| Total Tuition and Fees Per Credit* | |
|---|---|
| Cambria County Residents | $233 |
| Somerset County Residents | $304 |
| Other Pennsylvania Residents | $312 |
| Out-of-State | $436 |
| Accelerated College Education (ACE) | $68 |
| Summer Session Developmental Courses | $68 |
| Course Audit** | $50 |
| Senior Course Audit*** | $25 |
- *: Total price includes tuition, comprehensive fees, and capital fees. However, this cost does not include individual class/laboratory fees or the cost of books and supplies. See the Other Class/Lab Fees table below for additional information.Â
- **: If space is available, individuals may enroll in for-credit courses without receiving grades or credits. Individuals who audit classes will be charged $50 per credit plus any additional course fees.
- ***: If space is available, Pennsylvania residents who are 62 years or older may audit for-credit courses at a reduced rate. Senior citizens will be charged $25 per credit plus any additional course fees.Â
- To see a full breakdown of the per credit tuition & fees schedule, please see below.
Other Class/Lab Fees
Total Laboratory Fee (per course) $10-$500 *includED® Course Materials Fee (per course) up to $150 Histotechnology Fee (per credit) $230 Prior Learning Assessment Fee $150 Late Registration Fee $50 ACE Late Registration Fee $25 Course Audit (per credit) $50 Senior Course Audit (per credit; 55 & older; Cambria resident) $25 Returned Check/Re-Issue Check Fee $25 Payment Plan Fee $25 Payment Plan Late Fee $10 Duplicate Diploma $10 - *: includED® Course Materials Fee covers the cost of digital course materials at a discounted cost for a select list of courses.
Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
Estimated Costs for 2022 – 2023 Academic Year Budgets are based on full-time, full-year enrollment. Medical students should add an additional $1,500 for supplies due to increased expenses. Loan recipients should add an additional $50 to cover loan fees charged by the servicer.
- Commuter: Living at home with parents or being provided room and board without charge.
- Off-Campus: Living in your own home.
Cambria County Residents - COA
Cambria County Residents Commuter Off-Campus Tuition $4,950 $4,950 Fees $2,040 $2,040 Living Expenses $2,250 $5,700 Transportation $1,800 $1,800 Books & Supplies $1,500 $1,500 Personal $500 $500 Total $13,040 $16,490 Somerset County Residents - COA
Somerset County Residents Commuter Off-Campus Tuition $7,080 $7,080 Fees $2,040 $2,040 Living Expenses $2,250 $5,700 Transportation $1,800 $1,800 Books & Supplies $1,500 $1,500 Personal $500 $500 Total $15,170 $18,620 Other County Residents - COA
Other County Residents Commuter Off-Campus Tuition $7,080 $7,080 Fees $2,040 $2,040 Living Expenses $2,250 $5,700 Transportation $1,800 $1,800 Books & Supplies $1,500 $1,500 Personal $500 $500 Total $15,410 $18,860 Out of State Residents - COA
Out of State Residents Commuter Off-Campus Tuiton $10,800 $10,800 Fees $2,040 $2,040 Living Expenses $2,250 $5,700 Transportation $1,800 $1,800 Books & Supplies $1,500 $1,500 Personal $500 $500 Total $19,130 $22,580
The College’s Board of Trustees establishes tuition and fees for each academic year beginning with the fall semester and based upon residency. Additional charges may apply for specific courses or programs.
All charges are due in full by the tuition due date unless other arrangements have been made with the Student Accounts Office. If you plan to change your registration, check the refund schedule or contact the Student Accounts Office to see how your billing will be affected.
If you have been awarded financial aid, you should also meet with someone from the Financial Aid Office to see how changes in your registration will affect your financial aid award. Accounts of graduating students must be paid in full prior to the release of diplomas.
Breakdown of Per Credit Tuition & Fees
The below table is a full breakdown of the per credit tuition and fees referenced above.
Tuition Comprehensive Fee Capital Fee Total* Cambria County Residents $165 $68 $0 $233 Somerset County Residents $236 $68 $0 $304 Other Pennsylvania Residents $236 $68 $8 $312 Out-of-State $360 $68 $8 $436 Accelerated College Education (ACE) $68 $0 $0 $68 Summer Session Developmental $68 $0 $0 $68 Course Audit** $50 $0 $0 $50 Senior Citizen Course Audit*** $25 $0 $0 $25 - *: Total price includes tuition, comprehensive fees, and capital fees. However, this cost does not include individual class/laboratory fees or the cost of books and supplies. See the Other Class/Lab Fees table for additional information.Â
- **: If space is available, individuals may enroll in for-credit courses without receiving grades or credits. Individuals who audit classes will be charged $50 per credit plus any additional course fees. Â
- ***: If space is available, Pennsylvania residents who are 62 years or older may audit for-credit courses at a reduced rate. Senior citizens will be charged $25 per credit plus any additional course fees.Â
Previous Year Tuition & Fees
The below tuition and fees applied to the 2022-2023 academic year, from the Fall 2022 semester (August) through the Summer 2023 semester (May/July). Go to the top of this page for our current Tuition and Fees.
Tuition and Fees (2022-2023 Per Credit)
Total Tuition and Fees Per Credit* Cambria County Residents $226 Somerset County Residents $295 Other Pennsylvania Residents $303 Out-of-State $423 Accelerated College Education (ACE) $66 Summer Session Developmental Courses $66 Course Audit** $50 Senior Course Audit*** $25 - *: Total price includes tuition, comprehensive fees, and capital fees. However, this cost does not include individual class/laboratory fees or the cost of books and supplies.
- **: If space is available, individuals may enroll in for-credit courses without receiving grades or credits. Individuals who audit classes will be charged $50 per credit plus any additional course fees. Â
- ***: If space is available, Pennsylvania residents who are 62 years or older may audit for-credit courses at a reduced rate. Senior citizens will be charged $25 per credit plus any additional course fees.Â
- To see a full breakdown of the per credit tuition & fees schedule, please see below.
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