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 2020-2021 academic year.
- Tuition, fees, and room and board are billed by semester; bills are due 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.
Penn State Harrisburg Costs
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,359 | $12,214 |
| Student Fee | $249 | $249 |
| Total | $7,608 | $12,463 |
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Room (average rate for Capital Village; see all Fall Semester rates) | $3,605 | $3,605 |
| Meal Plan (level 3) | $2,476 | $2,476 |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,608 | $12,463 |
| Total | $13,678 | $18,544 |
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Room (average rate for Capital Village; see all Spring Semester rates) | $4,380 | $4,380 |
| Meal Plan (level 3) | $2,732 | $2,732 |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,608 | $12,463 |
| Total | $14,720 | $19,575 |
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | $613 | $1,018 |
| Upper Division (Business, EMS, Science, IST, Engineering) | $741 | $1,166 |
| Upper Division (All Other Programs) | $666 | $1,082 |
How much lower is Harrisburg's annual tuition versus tuition at University Park? (2020-2021)
| PA Resident | Non-PA Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| University Park | $17,920 | $34,984 |
| Harrisburg | $15,216 | $24,428 |
| Tuition Differential Savings | $2,704 | $10,556 |
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