Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

What is the cost of studying for a year at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $11,046 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,870 for out-of-state students. The in-state total combines $7,716 in tuition with $3,330 in required fees; the out-of-state total combines $19,290 in tuition with $3,580 in fees.

• In-state full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $11,046.
• Out-of-state full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $22,870.
• In-state part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $322 per credit hour, before applicable fees.
• Out-of-state part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $805 per credit hour, before applicable fees.

These figures are not a complete annual cost of attendance. Housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses add to a student's budget, while the amount actually paid depends on aid and living arrangements. In the 2024-25 aid figures, 98% of students received some form of financial aid and 54% had student loans. Loans reduce the amount due immediately but must generally be repaid.

Reported average net prices varied by family income: $11,370 for families earning up to $48,000 and $20,099 for those earning above $110,000. Net price reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid for the population used in the calculation; it is not a personal price quote. Eligible students may seek federal aid through the FAFSA, Pennsylvania state assistance, and university scholarships. Applicants should compare an individualized aid offer and current campus-specific living costs with these older published averages.

What are the work-study opportunities at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

Students may be able to earn money through campus jobs, including positions funded by Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: eligibility depends on a student's aid application and award, and receiving an award does not itself assign a job or pay the full amount upfront.

Other campus employment may be open to students without a Work-Study award. In either case, students generally must apply for available positions and are paid for hours worked. A student seeking experience related to a major should distinguish a paid campus job from an internship, which may have separate academic-credit and employer requirements. The financial aid and student employment offices can clarify which jobs require Work-Study eligibility and how openings are posted at a particular campus.