Pennsylvania Highlands is the region’s premier two-year college. The tuition and fees below begin with the Fall 2024 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.
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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.
- **: 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.
- To see a full breakdown of the per credit tuition & fees schedule, please see below.
| 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.
Click here for the 2024-2025 fee descriptions. (as required by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Fee and Cost Transparency Act)
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
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.
- **: 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.
- Comprehensive Services Fee: The Comprehensive Services Fee will be charged to all students enrolling in credit courses. This fee supports the non-academic services provided to students and covers expenses related to graduation, activities, transcript requests, etc.
- Capital Fee: The Capital Fee is assessed to students who reside in non-sponsored counties to support the cost of capital projects, facility maintenance and building improvements. Residents of Cambria and Somerset Counties are exempt from the Capital Fee because these counties allocate funds to help cover capital costs.
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. 
- ***: 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.
- To see a full breakdown of the per credit tuition & fees schedule, please see below.
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