Graduate Tuition and Fees
Your investment in graduate-level education at PennWest California will provide lifelong benefits to shape your future and career. Here are graduate tuition and fees for the 2019-2020 academic year at PennWest California, as established by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.
Graduate Tuition
Pennsylvania Residents: $516.00 per credit
Non-Pennsylvania Residents: $774.00 per credit
Graduate Fees
PennWest California graduate program rates and fees are calculated per semester.
Many graduate students attend classes either at the main campus or PennWest California's Center for Innovation at Southpointe, or 100% online as Global Online graduate students. If you attend even one class on the main campus, you will be charged a main campus fee for that semester.
Check the list of fees below for graduate students attending PennWest California during the 2019-2020 academic year.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at 724-938-4431 or e-mail studentaccounts@pennwest.edu.
Graduate Costs
2019-2020
Graduate Tuition (Pennsylvania Residents)
Type of Student |
Cost |
Graduate Student |
$516.00 per credit |
Graduate Tuition (Non-Pennsylvania Residents)
Type of Student |
Cost |
Graduate Student |
$774.00 per credit |
The part-time rates per credit hour shall pertain to all summer session and interim session course offerings.
Graduate Program Rates and Fee Descriptions for 2019-2020
Many graduate students attend classes either at the main campus or PennWest California's Center for Innovation at Southpointe, as well as online. If you attend even one class on the main campus, you will be charged a main campus fee for that semester. If you have questions, feel free to contact the Office of Student Accounts at 724-938-4431 or e-mail studentaccounts@pennwest.edu.
If you're a Global Online student, use PennWest California's online calculator to add up your tuition and fees.
Here is a list of fees for graduate students attending PennWest California during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Tuition Technology Fee
Type of Student |
Cost |
Graduate PA Resident |
$28.00 per credit |
Graduate Non-PA Resident |
$40.00 per credit |
The purpose of this fee is for instructional technology. It supplements the current
resources PennWest California puts into instructional technology. It will enhance
student access to technology in the classroom.
University Service Fee
Number of Credits |
Cost |
9 or more credits |
$85.00 flat fee |
1-8 credits |
$9.45 per credit |
This fee has three components: Health Services Fee, Counseling Center Fee and Career Service Fee.
Student Association Fee
Number of Credits |
Cost |
9 or more credits |
$185.00 flat fee |
1- 8 credits |
$20.56 per credit |
This fee covers the activities and services provided by the Student Association Inc. (SAI) and funds the many student organizations on campus.
Student Union Building Fee
Number of Credits |
Cost |
9 or more credits |
148.00 flat fee |
1 to 8 credits |
$16.44 per credit |
This fee covers the cost of renovating the Natali Student Center and constructing the addition to that building. Under policy of the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, these costs are to be paid by the students. The project was approved in a student referendum.
Student Center Operations and Maintenance Fee
Number of Credits |
Cost |
9 or more credits |
$176.00 flat fee |
1 to 8 credits |
$19.56 per credit |
As required by the policy of the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, the cost of operating and maintaining the Natali Student Center is to be paid by student fees.
Academic Support Fee - Fall and Spring Semesters
Type of student |
Cost |
Graduate PA Resident |
$81.60 per credit |
Graduate Non-PA Resident |
$122.10 per credit |
This fee supplements funds provided by the tuition to meet costs of educational supplies and equipment in the academic programs of the University.
Herron Recreation and Fitness Center Fee
Number of Credits |
Cost |
9 or more credits |
$158.00 flat fee |
1 to 8 credits |
$17.56 per credit |
This fee covers the costs of renovating the Herron Recreation and Fitness Center. Under policy of the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, these costs are to be paid by the students. The project was approved in a student referendum.
Herron Recreation and Fitness Center Operations & Maintenance Fee
Number of Credits | Cost |
9 or more credits | $27.00 flat fee |
1-8 credits | $3.00 per credit |
This fee will cover operational expenses of the facility, such as equipment upgrades and purchases.
Transportation Fee
number of credits |
Cost |
Per student per semester for all students who have regular access to main campus, including all students enrolled in at least one class on campus. 9 or more credits |
$50.00 flat fee |
1 to 8 credits |
$5.56 per credit |
This fee covers the expenses related to the expansion and improvement of the current shuttle service between main campus and Roadman Park and points in between.
Summer and Winter College
Winter 2019 - Summer 2020
TYPE OF STUDENT |
COST |
|
PA Resident |
||
Tuition |
$516.00 per credit |
|
PA Technology Fee |
$28.00 per credit |
|
Academic Support Fee |
$81.60 per credit |
|
Non-PA Resident |
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Tuition |
$774.00 per credit |
|
PA Technology Fee |
$40.00 per credit |
|
Academic Support Fee |
$122.10 per credit |
|
International |
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Tuition |
$774.00 per credit |
|
PA Technology Fee |
$40.00 per credit |
|
Academic Support Fee |
$122.10 |
Global Online (100% Online Programs) Costs
2019-2020
How much will you pay for the Global Online programs at PennWest California?
That depends on a number of variables, including whether or not you are a Pennsylvania resident and what program you are taking. Every July, the Board of Governors establishes the tuition rates for the following academic year.
Bills are sent at the beginning of each semester by the Office of Student Accounts. For questions about payment or tuition, you may contact the Office of Student Accounts at studentaccounts@pennwest.edu or 724-938-4431, or contact Global Online at calugo@pennwest.edu or 866-595-6348.
For an overview of tuition and fees by program for Global Online Programs, please refer to the Global Online Tuition Calculator.
Campus fees are determined by the campus location of individual classes. If you are enrolled at multiple campuses, you will be charged the mandatory fees for the appropriate campus.
For an overview of tuition and fees by program for Global Online programs, please refer to the Global Online Tuition Calculator.