Graduate Tuition and Fees

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.

 

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
Tuition		$774.00 per credit
PA Technology Fee		$40.00   per credit
Academic Support Fee		$122.10 per credit
International
Tuition		$774.00 per credit
PA Technology Fee		$40.00  per credit
Academic Support Fee		$122.10

 

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.