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Tuition and Fees

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.

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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.
  • 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
    CommuterOff-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
    CommuterOff-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
    CommuterOff-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
    CommuterOff-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.

    TuitionComprehensive FeeCapital FeeTotal*
    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. 
  • 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.  

     

    • ***: 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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