Tuition Affordability Plan
We’ve Lowered Tuition by Almost 20% for All Full-Time Undergraduate Students – Including International Students.
This isn’t just a big discount. It’s a big commitment—to you, our students, no matter what state you come from. You are welcome here, and we want to make IUP affordable to you.
At IUP, we’re serious about academic quality and proud of our nationally ranked programs, respected faculty, and research credentials. Most of all, we’re proud of our students and their success, and we do our best to back them up with the support they need.
What This Means for Pennsylvania Undergraduate Students
In fall 2022, IUP reduced tuition $1,854 per year for all Pennsylvania undergraduate students who take 15 credits per semester.
Pennsylvania undergraduate students who take 18 credits per semester can save even more—$3,768 a year, roughly a 32 percent discount.
What This Means for Undergraduate Students from Other US States
Starting in fall 2023, IUP will reduce undergraduate tuition for out-of-state students nearly 20%, matching the recent reduction in tuition for Pennsylvania undergraduates. This means a full-time (15 credit) US undergraduate student from outside Pennsylvania will save $2,690.
Out-of-state US undergraduate who take 18 credits per semester save $3,216 per year.
What This Means for International Undergraduate Students
Starting in fall 2023, IUP will reduce undergraduate tuition for international students by 20%, matching the recent reduction in tuition for other undergraduates.* That means full-time (15 credit) international undergraduate students will save $4,788.
International undergraduate students who take 18 credits per semester save $9,576 per year.
* This reduction does not apply to those international students participating in a partnership agreement.
Estimate your tuition with the Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Cost Estimator.
How the Savings Works
Starting in the fall 2022 semester, Pennsylvania undergraduate students have been able to take 12 to 18 credits per semester at a flat tuition rate of $7,716. Starting in fall 2023, US undergraduate students from outside of Pennsylvania will be able to take the same amount of credits at a flat tuition rate of $11,200, and international undergraduate students will take the same amount of credits at a flat tuition rate of $19,152.
Most of our undergraduate students take 15 credits each semester to graduate in four years. Pennsylvania students will save $7,416 on the total cost of their education just by taking the number of classes they usually take under the new plan, compared to the previous per-credit cost. For US students from outside of Pennsylvania beginning their studies in fall 2023, those savings will be $10,760 and for international students, the savings will be $19,152.
Affordability—an IUP Priority
Some of our other scholarship and affordability initiatives include:
- Renewable academic scholarships for the most qualified incoming first-year students.
- The Promising Scholars program, which awards $2,000 to full-tuition renewable scholarships.
- The Crimson Scholars Circle, a $1,000 one-year scholarship program designed to help first-year students adjust to life in college.
- U-SOAR, a stipend-based program where students can complete summer research programs with faculty mentors.
- A $1,000 housing scholarship ($500 per semester) for students who choose to live on campus in fall 2023.
- $5.25 million in graduate assistantships and scholarships given to students in our 60+ master’s and doctoral programs in 2021–22.
The Value of an IUP Education
The new tuition plan will allow more students to experience a quality IUP education, where they learn beyond the classroom through first-hand experience in research and creative activity. Here, students will be challenged to step out of their comfort zone, but are supported every step of the way. Resources like the Hawks Q&A Center and our IUP Guides are designed to help every student succeed.
Our unique combination of solid academics with a strong support system has led to broad recognition, from nationally ranked programs to the recent designation as a university with “High Research Activity” by the national Center for Postsecondary Research’s 2021 Carnegie Classification. The tuition affordability plan is an investment in the future of our students as well as their academic and personal success.
A Few More Details
Undergraduate students who take more than 18 credits in a semester will pay IUP’s per-credit rate starting at the 19th credit.
Both in-state and out-of-state, bachelor’s degree students taking more than 18 credits in a semester will pay per-credit for the 19th credit and beyond, but not for credits 13-18. The per-credit tuition rate for Pennsylvania students is $322; the per credit rate for out-of-state students is $463.
Try out the Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Cost Estimator and check out the payment plan options on the Student Billing website or learn more about undergraduate tuition rates and fees.
Students who want to schedule 18 or more credits in a semester need to be prepared and ready for a heavy course load. Speaking with your advisor is a great first step.
Undergraduate students who take fewer than 12 credits per semester will be charged at the per-credit rate.
Undergraduate students who take fewer than 12 credits in a semester are considered part-time students. Students from Pennsylvania who fall into this category will continue to pay $322 per credit, undergraduate students who reside outside of Pennsylvania will continue to pay $463 per credit, and international undergraduate students will pay $798 per credit.
Try out the Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Cost Estimator and check out the payment plan options on the Student Billing website or learn more about undergraduate tuition rates and fees.
Tuition for graduate students is not included in the new undergraduate tuition plan. See more information on international and graduate tuition rates and fees. University leadership will continue to discuss the implications and nuances of educational costs for students in advanced degree programs.
Try out the Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Cost Estimator and check out the payment plan options on the Student Billing website.
Some of the fees for undergraduate students are calculated based on the number of credits students take. These fees will still be based on the number of credits taken (such as 15). The new plan only changes how tuition is billed. It does not change how fees are billed. See more information on undergraduate fees. Any changes to fee structures in the future will be communicated separately.
Try out the Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Cost Estimator and check out the payment plan options on the Student Billing website.
Winter and summer tuition does not get added to the spring or fall semesters, but will continue to be charged at their current rates:
Please contact the Office of Student Billing with any questions about your tuition during these terms.
Still have questions?
Contact the Office of Student Billing at student-billing@iup.edu or 724-357-2207. We’ll be happy to help you.