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 (2024-2025 Per Credit)
| Total Tuition and Fees Per Credit* | |
|---|---|
| Cambria County Residents | $237 |
| Somerset County Residents | $310 |
| Other Pennsylvania Residents | $318 |
| Out-of-State | $445 |
| Accelerated College Education (ACE) | $69 |
| Summer Session Developmental Courses | $69 |
| 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 ID Replacement $5 - *: 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)
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the estimated budgets reflect the costs for students enrolled full-time throughout the year. Medical students are advised to allocate an additional $1,500 for supplies to account for higher expenses. Furthermore, those receiving loans should budget an extra $50 to cover loan servicing fees.
- 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 $5,070 $5,070 Fees $2,040 $2,040 Living Expenses $2,250 $5,700 Transportation $1,800 $1,800 Books & Supplies $2,000 $2,000 Personal $500 $500 Total $13,660 $17,110 Somerset County Residents - COA
Somerset County Residents Commuter Off-Campus Tuition $7,260 $7,260 Fees $2,040 $2,040 Living Expenses $2,250 $5,700 Transportation $1,800 $1,800 Books & Supplies $2,000 $2,000 Personal $500 $500 Total $15,850 $19,300 Other County Residents - COA
Other County Residents Commuter Off-Campus Tuition $7,260 $7,260 Fees $2,280 $2,280 Living Expenses $2,250 $5,700 Transportation $1,800 $1,800 Books & Supplies $2,000 $2,000 Personal $500 $500 Total $16,090 $19,540 Out of State Residents - COA
Out of State Residents Commuter Off-Campus Tuiton $11,070 $11,070 Fees $2,280 $2,280 Living Expenses $2,250 $5,700 Transportation $1,800 $1,800 Books & Supplies $2,000 $2,000 Personal $500 $500 Total $19,900 $23,350
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 $169 $68 $0 $237 Somerset County Residents $242 $68 $0 $310 Other Pennsylvania Residents $242 $68 $8 $318 Out-of-State $369 $68 $8 $445 Accelerated College Education (ACE) $69 $0 $0 $69 Summer Session Developmental $69 $0 $0 $69 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 2023-2024 academic year, from the Fall 2023 semester (August) through the Summer 2024 semester (May/July). Go to the top of this page for our current Tuition and Fees.
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.
- **: 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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