A Penn State Wilkes-Barre education is a smart investment in your future.
A smart investment yields a good return, which is what our students get when they choose Penn State Wilkes-Barre. The investment students and their families make in tuition helps them receive the education they need to find a career they will love.
Employers hire our graduates because they trust a Penn State education. In fact, the Wall Street Journal named Penn State as the number one overall institution in the nation for producing the best prepared and well-rounded graduates, who are most able to succeed once hired. In addition, completion of a four-year degree increases an individual’s life-long earnings.
How much does it cost to attend Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
The estimated direct costs on this page are for a full-time, first- or second-year student studying during the 2017-18 academic year. Tuition and fees are billed by semester; bills are due in August for the fall semester and December for the spring semester. Penn State Wilkes-Barre does not offer on-campus housing; view off-campus housing information.
| Annual Costs | PA Resident | Non-PA Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,718 | $20,352 |
| Information Technology Fee | $504 | $504 |
| Student Fee | $346 | $346 |
| Average Total Cost: | $13,568 | $21,202 |
| Campus Location | PA Resident | Non-PA Resident |
|---|---|---|
| University Park | $17,416 | $32,644 |
| Wilkes-Barre | $12,718 | $20,352 |
| Tuition Savings: | $4,698 | $12,292 |
| Division | PA Resident | Non-PA Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | $524 | $848 |
| Upper Division – Business, EMS, Science, IST, Engineering | $579 | $898 |
| Upper Division – All Other Programs | $567 | $898 |