A Culinary Education of True Value

At IUP, we are committed to ensuring our students receive a world-class university education at an affordable cost.

The following costs are for the 2025–26 year:

Current Tuition and Fees Estimates

(For official explanation of all costs, visit the IUP Office of Student Billing.)

Full-time Tuition (PA Resident): $3,858 per semester

Some common fees per semester (view student bill or the Office of Student Billing for complete information, including non-Pennsylvania resident rates:

  • Technology Fee: $239 per semester (Pennsylvania residents)
  • Instructional Fee: $410.40
  • Laboratory Fee: $500
  • Activity Fee: $570
  • Regional Campus Student Health Service Fee: $100 per semester

The estimated cost of tuition and fees that are payable to IUP is $5,975.

Additional costs for housing, books, uniforms, supplies, and personal expenses will be required and are not billed by IUP.

What is “Cost of Attendance”?

Students will also incur other expenses not included on their billing statement that are factored into calculating their full cost of attendance. These additional expenses include estimated food expenses, personal/miscellaneous expenses, estimated transportation expenses, estimated books and supply expenses, and estimated federal direct loan fees. For more information on understanding the cost of attendance, please visit Cost of Attendance vs. Your Bill.

Housing

On-Campus Housing: $4,723 per semester

IUP Punxsutawney Living Center (suite-style living):

  • Four bedrooms, four beds, two bathrooms

Off-Campus Housing