How much does it cost to attend Penn State Harrisburg?
- The estimated direct costs on this page are for a full-time, first- or second-year undergraduate student studying during the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Tuition, fees, and housing and food are billed by semester; billing statements are sent in August for the fall semester and December for the spring semester.
- All costs shown below are from the Penn State Tuition and College Cost Estimator, the Tuition and Fees Schedules, and the Housing and Food Services Rates pages.
- All cost of attendance elements can be viewed on the Tuition and Fees Schedules page; be sure to select "Harrisburg" as the location.
Penn State Harrisburg Costs, 2024-25
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,388 | $26,374 |
| Student Fee | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (rates for first year students in Capital Village) | $10,692 | $10,692 |
| Meal Plan (level 2) | $5418 | $5418 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| Total | $32,082 | $43,068 |
Tuition, fees, housing, and food are billed by semester. Housing and food rates may vary depending on the type of room and meal plan chosen.
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | $641 | $1,099 |
| Upper Division (Business, EMS, Science, IST, Engineering) | $775 | $1,259 |
| Upper Division (All Other Programs) | $696 | $1,168 |
How much lower is Harrisburg's annual tuition versus tuition at University Park? (2024-2025)
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| University Park | $20,066 | $41,012 |
| Harrisburg | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| Tuition Differential Savings | $4,094 | $14,054 |
Note: The tuition differential continues at the junior and senior-level for students who choose to complete their Penn State degree at Penn State Harrisburg.
We’re happy to help our students and their families explore their financial options when deciding how to fund college costs, whether it be through tuition savings plans, student employment, Penn State’s payment plan, student financial aid, personal savings, or a combination of these options.
Contact the Office of Student Aid to consult with a financial aid counselor:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Phone: 717-948-6307
Contact the Bursar's Office to speak with a representative about tuition billing and payment information:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Phone: 717-948-6009
- Additional tuition information: