Rates listed are for the 2012–2013 school year.
In-State Undergraduate Tuition and Mandatory Fees
Full-Time Undergraduate ( 12-17.9 credits)
- Tuition: $3,214.00 per term
- Technology Tuition Fee: 179.00
- Instructional Fee: $339.30
- Registration Fee: $32.00
- Activity Fee: $283.50
- Wellness Fee: $162.00
- Transportation Fee: $18.00
- Student Services Fee: $108.00
Total: $4,335.80 per term
Part-Time Undergraduate (1-11 credits)
1 credit - $522.78 (including fees*)
2 credits - $843.06 (including fees*)
3 credits - $1,163.34 (including fees*)
4 credits - $1,483.62 (including fees*)
5 credits - $1,803.90 (including fees*)
6 credits - $2,124.18 (including fees*)
7 credits - $2,444.46 (including fees*)
8 credits - $2,764.74 (including fees*)
9 credits - $3,085.02 (including fees*)
10 credits - $3,405.30 (including fees*)
11 credits - $3,725.58 (including fees*)
*Fees included in the part-time, per-credit rate calculations include: Tuition - $268.00, Tuition Technology - $15.00, Instructional Fee - $28.28, Activity Fee (flat fee) - $112.50, Wellness Fee (flat fee) - $40.00, Transportation Fee (flat fee) - $18.00, Student Service Fee - $9.00, and Registration Fee (flat fee) - $32.00. All fees are based on a per-credit rate, unless noted as a flat fee charge.
Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition and Mandatory Fees
Full-Time Undergraduate
- Tuition: $8,035.00 per term
- Technology Tuition Fee: $271.00
- Instructional Fee: $830.60
- Registration Fee: $32.00
- Activity Fee: $283.50
- Wellness Fee: $162.00
- Transportation Fee: $18.00
- Student Services Fee: $108.00
Total: $9,740.10 per term
Part-Time Undergraduate
1 credit - $973.72 (including fees*)
2 credits - $1,744.94 (including fees*)
3 credits - $2,516.16 (including fees*)
4 credits - $3,287.38 (including fees*)
5 credits - $4,058.60 (including fees*)
6 credits - $4,829.82 (including fees*)
7 credits - $5,601.04 (including fees*)
8 credits - $6,372.26 (including fees*)
9 credits - $7,143.48 (including fees*)
10 credits - $7,914.70 (including fees*)
11 credits - $8,685.92 (including fees*)
*Fees included in the part-time, per-credit rate calculations include: Tuition - $670.00, Tuition Technology - $23.00, Instructional Fee - $69.22, Activity Fee (flat fee) - $112.50, Wellness Fee (flat fee) - $40.00, Transportation Fee (flat fee) - $18.00, Student Service Fee - $9.00, and Registration Fee (flat fee) - $32.00. All fees are based on a per-credit rate, unless noted as a flat fee charge.
Undergraduate Non-Pennsylvania Resident Tuition Discount
Find out eligibility and more information on the Admissions website about the Non-Pennsylvania Resident Tuition Discount.
Non-Pennsylvania Resident Tuition Discount Full-Time Undergraduate
- Tuition (current students): $4,821.00 per term
- Tuition (new admits 2012): $5,464.00 per term
- Technology Tuition Fee: $271.00
- Instructional Fee: $830.64
- Registration Fee: $32.00
- Activity Fee: $283.50
- Wellness Fee: $162.00
- Transportation Fee: $18.00
- Student Services Fee: $108.00
Total (currents students): $6,526.14 per term
Total (new admits 2012): $7,169.14 per term
Non-Pennsylvania Resident Tuition Discount Part-Time Undergraduate
- Tuition (current students): $402.00 per credit
- Tuition (new admits 2012): $455.00 per credit
- Technology Tuition Fee: $23.00 per credit
- Instructional Fee: $69.22 per credit
- Registration Fee: $32.00
- Activity Fee: $112.50
- Community Wellness Fee: $40.00
- Transportation Fee: $18.00
- Student Services Fee: $9.00 per credit
Total (current students): $705.72 per credit
Total (new students 2012): $758.72 per credit
Notes
- A full-time undergraduate student, for fee purposes, is defined as any student enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester. An undergraduate student will be charged for each credit in excess of 18 credit hours per semester, in addition to the flat fee.
- During the summer, undergraduate students are charged per credit regardless of the number of credits registered.
- Residency reclassification questions should be directed to the Registrar’s office, Clark Hall, 724-357-2217.
- Distance Education students taking 12 credits all on line will be charged the full-time tuition and fee rate for undergraduate students.
Explanation of Fees
Activity Fee
This fee is collected from all students and administered through the Student Cooperative Association under regulations approved by the Council of Trustees. This fee covers the cost of student activities in athletics, lectures, entertainment, student publications, etc. The Activity Fee is payable in one sum for the semester. This fee is mandatory and can only be waived or reduced under certain conditions which are outlined in the Activity Fee Policy.
Wellness and Community Wellness Fee
This is a mandatory university fee assessed to all students. For more information concerning this fee please visit the Center for Health and Well-Being. They are located in the Suites on Maple and can be reached at 724-357-9355.
If you believe you are eligible for a health fee waiver, please check here for eligibility requirements. The health fee waiver must be completed on URSA.
Instructional Fee
Instructional fee revenue is used for purchase of library books and periodicals, equipment, and other instruction needs and programs. In addition, the fee covers building maintenance and repair projects.
Registration Fee
A registration fee of $32 per semester, including Summer terms, is assessed to all students.
Late Registration Fee
Continuing students will be assessed a late registration fee if their initial registration for the following term occurs during the following timeframe:
- $100 will be assessed if the initial semester registration occurs after the last day of the current semester.
- $200 will be assessed if the initial registration occurs on or after the first day of classes for the following semester.
Note: The late registration fee does not apply to adding or dropping classes.
Exemptions from Fee
New students, transfer students, and readmitted students are exempt from this fee their first term of readmission.
Fee only applies to Fall and Spring semesters (no Summer).
Technology Fee
Technology fee revenue is used for academic or instructional technology as a direct benefit for students to help them to achieve the learning objectives of their academic programs. This fee covers items such as student computer laboratories, specialized software, hardware, databases, and licensing fees.
Transportation Fee
A fee of $18 is charged to all registered students in an effort to address parking issues on campus and to improve transportation systems available to students. Increased bus service will be provided beginning with Fall 2007. All students attending main, Punxsutawney, or Northpointe campus will be required to pay regardless of their use of the transport systems.
Student Service Fee
Student Service Fee is used to support programming and services supporting the out-of-classroom experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
For International Students Only
Evacuation and Repatriation Fee
This fee must be paid by all international students. This fee is $42.50 in the Fall and $56.00 in Spring/Summer. International students taking summer only courses will be assessed $30.00. This fee is not refundable.
Immigration Fee
Following the September 11, 2001, tragedies and the implementation of the U.S. Patriot Act, international offices across the USA are required to provide more detailed and frequent immigration information related to all international students, visitors, and their dependents. A $50 fee will be assessed each academic semester to all registered international students. Funds generated will be used to support personnel and operating costs associated with these reporting requirements. This fee is not refundable.
