At PennWest, we believe that higher education should be both within reach and worth the investment. Our graduate programs are designed to deliver an exceptional return—preparing you to take the next step in your career and increase your earning potential through knowledge that translates directly to opportunity. We keep tuition affordable and offer multiple ways to help you manage costs, including financial aid, student loans, and graduate assistantships. When you invest in a PennWest education, you’re not just paying for classes—you’re building a foundation for lifelong professional and financial success.
The tables below display the costs for graduate in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition rates are subject to approval by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the PennWest University Council of Trustees.
View Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Per Credit | Per Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $557 | $5,013* |
| Technology Fee | $44.80 | $403.20 |
| Instructional Support Fee | $90.27 | $812.43** |
| Total | $692.07 | $6,228.63*** |
Students will be charged campus-based fees if any of their courses are face-to-face
or student is living in campus housing.
Additional course specific fees may apply
* Based on 9 credits per term
** Based on 9 credits of Instructional Support Fee
*** Does not include housing, dining, books, parking, etc.
| Per Credit | Per Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $613 | $5,517* |
| Technology Fee | $44.80 | $403.20 |
| Instructional Support Fee | $98.67 | $888.03** |
| Total | $756.47 | $6,808.23*** |
Students will be charged campus-based fees if any of their courses are face-to-face
or student is living in campus housing.
Additional course specific fees may apply
* Based on 9 credits per term
** Based on 9 credits of Instructional Support Fee
*** Does not include housing, dining, books, parking, etc.
| Per Credit | Per Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $724 | $6,516* |
| Technology Fee | $44.80 | $403.20 |
| Instructional Support Fee | $98.67 | $888.03** |
| Total | $867.47 | $7,807.23*** |
Students will be charged campus-based fees if any of their courses are face-to-face
or student is living in campus housing.
Additional course specific fees may apply
* Based on 9 credits per term
** Based on 9 credits of Instructional Support Fee
*** Does not include housing, dining, books, parking, etc.
| Per Credit | Per Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $568 | $5,112* |
| Technology Fee | $64 | $576 |
| Instructional Support Fee | $135 | $1,215** |
| Total | $767 | $6,903*** |
Students will be charged campus-based fees if any of their courses are face-to-face
or student is living in campus housing.
Additional course specific fees may apply
* Based on 9 credits per term
** Based on 9 credits of Instructional Support Fee
*** Does not include housing, dining, books, parking, etc.
| Per Credit | Per Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $920 | $8,280* |
| Technology Fee | $64 | $576 |
| Instructional Support Fee | $147.60 | $1,328.40** |
| Total | $1,131.60 | $10,184.40*** |
Students will be charged campus-based fees if any of their courses are face-to-face
or student is living in campus housing.
Additional course specific fees may apply
* Based on 9 credits per term
** Based on 9 credits of Instructional Support Fee
*** Does not include housing, dining, books, parking, etc.
| Per Credit | Per Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $782 | $7,038* |
| Technology Fee | $64 | $576 |
| Instructional Support Fee | $147.60 | $1,328.40** |
| Total | $993.60 | $8,942.40*** |
Students will be charged campus-based fees if any of their courses are face-to-face
or student is living in campus housing.
Additional course specific fees may apply
* Based on 9 credits per term
** Based on 9 credits of Instructional Support Fee
*** Does not include housing, dining, books, parking, etc.
The Cost of Attendance is determined by the financial aid office with the use of average costs and is assigned to all students based on their residence.
The Cost of Attendance is based on full-time enrollment of 9 credits per term.
With flexible pathways, real-world learning, and a supportive community, PennWest helps you take the next step forward—confidently and on your terms.