Cost Estimator
The jump start you'll get on your career as a Penn College grad will likely be one of the best investments you'll ever make. To get there, you'll need to plan for your educational expenses. Use this tool to estimate your cost of attendance for your first academic year.
Major
Start by selecting your academic program.
Each program has unique expenses other than tuition: books, tools, etc.
UD
This bachelor degree program is eligible for the Momentum Incentive Program. If you’re a first-time student starting in the fall, your first-year tuition rate could freeze for your remaining three years.
On-Campus Housing Details
What's your housing preference?
Rose Street Commons six-hall facility offers new, first-year students various living arrangements, including apartment-style units and traditional-style residential units. Learn More About Rose Street Commons
2 students, 1 bedroom
Double Room in Dauphin Hall Suite. Subject to availability.
1 students, 1 bedroom
Single Room in Dauphin Hall Suite. Subject to availability.
6 students, 3 bedroom
Apartment style. Subject to availability.
4 students, 2 bedroom
Apartment style. Subject to availability.
4 students, 2 bedroom
Apartment style. Subject to availability.
2 students, 1 bedroom
Apartment style. Subject to availability.
2 students, 1 bedroom
Two person efficiency. Subject to availability.
On-Campus Dining Details
Which dining plan suits you best?
14 Meal Dining Plan
14 Meals per week. $300 Dining Dollars. $2,195 per semester
19 Meal Dining Plan
19 Meals per week. $300 Dining Dollars. $2,657 per semester
Housing Details
Eight-week housing
Since your major is built around the alternating eight-week classroom and eight-week co-op sessions, so is your on-campus housing. Your housing rate is discounted to $1,375 per semester plus $120/week summer housing.
On-Campus 8 Week Dining Details
Which dining plan suits you best?
Learn more about dining plans.
10 Meal Dining Plan
10 Meals per week. $150 Dining Dollars. $962 per semester
14 Meal Dining Plan
14 Meals per week. $150 Dining Dollars. $1,076 per semester
19 Meal Dining Plan
19 Meals per week. $150 Dining Dollars. $1,303 per semester
Off-Campus Housing Dining Details
Which dining plan suits you best?
Learn more about dining plans.
No dining Plan
If needed, you can always add money to your Dining Dollars Spending account on an as-needed basis.
5 Meal Dining Plan
5 Meals per week. $300 Dining Dollars. $1,184 per semester
10 Meal Dining Plan
10 Meals per week. $300 Dining Dollars. $1,962 per semester
14 Meal Dining Plan
14 Meals per week. $300 Dining Dollars. $2,195 per semester
19 Meal Dining Plan
19 Meals per week. $300 Dining Dollars. $2,657 per semester
Total
First-year cost for
Here are the first-year academic costs of your education. This cost does not reflect any financial aid you may receive.
Tuition & Fees
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Books
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Tools & Uniforms
$0
Housing & Dining
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Cost estimate as of January 2nd, 2025 is based on 2023-24 academic year costs and is subject to change
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Financial Aid & Costs
Here to help
Nine out of ten Penn College students receive financial aid to help meet expenses. The Financial Aid Office is here to help you understand your options and maximize your resources. Learn more about external scholarships, student and parent educational loans, and other types of aid.
Penn College bills one semester at a time.
* Based on latest available tuition/fees, housing, dining, and course materials data, subject to change.