Tuition

Undergraduate Tuition (Pennsylvania Residents)

Type of Student	Number of Credits	Cost per Semester
Full-time Undergraduate	12 to 18 credits	$3,858.00
Full-time Undergraduate	for each additional credit	$322.00
Part-time Undergraduate	for each credit less than 12	$322.00
Summer/Special Session Students	for each credit	$322.00

Undergraduate Tuition (Non-Pennsylvania Residents)

Type of Student	Number of Credits	Cost per Semester
Full-time Undergraduate	12 to 18 credits	$5,787.00
Full-time Undergraduate	for each additional credit	$482.00
Part-time Undergraduate	for each credit less than 12	$482.00
Summer/Special Session Students	for each credit	$482.00

International Students

Type of Student	Number of Credits	Cost per Semester
Full-time Undergraduate	for 12 to 18 credits	$5,787.00
Full-time Undergraduate	for each additional credit	$482.00
Part-time Undergraduate	for each credit (less than 12)	$482.00
Summer/Special Session Students	for each credit	$482.00

Distance Education Students

Type of Student	Minimum Per Credit
Nonresidential Undergraduate	$328.00

Note:  The part time rates per credit hour shall pertain to all summer session and interim session course offerings.

In addition to tuition, your bill will reflect certain fees that allow you to use on-campus facilities, labs, and equipment as well.

Here is a list of (per semester) fees for undergraduate students attending PennWest California during the 2022-2023 academic year. 

PA State System of Higher Education Technology Fee

Type of Student	Cost
PA Resident
Full -Time (12 to 18 Credits)	$239.00
Per Credit	$20.00
Non PA Resident
Full-Time (12 to 18 Credits)	$364.00
Per Credit	$30.00
International
Full-Time (12 to 18 Credits)	$353.00
Per Credit	$30.00

 

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
12 or more credits	$85.00 flat fee
1 to 11 credits	$7.09 per credit

 

This fee has three components: Health Services Fee, Counseling Center Fee, and Career Service Fee.

Student Association Fee

Number of Credits	Cost
12 or more credits	$300.00 flat fee
1 to  11 credits	$25.00 per credit

 

This fee covers the activities and services provided by the Student Association Inc. (SAI) and fund the many student organizations on campus.

Student Union Building Fee

Number of Credits	Cost
All Students
12 or more credits	$148.00 flat fee
1 to 11 credits	$12.34 per credit

 

This fee covers the cost of renovating the Natali Student Center and constructing the addition to that building. Under the policy of the Board of Governors of the 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
12 or more credits	$176.00 flat fee
1 to 11 credits	$14.67 per credit

 

As required by the policy of the Board of Governors of the 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

Number of Credits	Cost
Undergraduate PA Residents:	$34.20 per credit
Undergraduate Non-PA Residents:	$51.20 per credit
Undergraduate-International	$65.90 per credit

 

This fee supplements funds provided by the tuition to meet the costs of educational supplies and equipment in the academic programs of the University.

Herron Recreation and Fitness Center Fee

Number of Credits	Cost
12 or more credits	$158.00 flat fee
1- 11 credits	$13.18 per credit

 

This fee covers the costs of renovating the Herron Recreation and Fitness Center. Under policy of the Board of Governors of the 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 and Maintenance Fee

Number of Credits	Cost
12 or more credits	$27.00 flat fee
1-11 credits	$2.25 per credit

This fee will cover operational expenses of the facility, such as equipment upgrades and purchases.

Lab / Private Instruction Fees

Program	Cost
Art, Communication Design	$50 per course
Applied Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics	$75 per course
Health Science	$75 per course
Health Science - Radiography	$100 per course
Private Instruction in Music / Voice	$100 per course

Program Fees

Program	Cost
Washington Hospital Radiologic Technology Fee Fall/Spring	$200 per semester
Washington Hospital Radiologic Technology Fee Summer	$100 per semester

Transportation Fee

Number of Credits	Cost
Per student per semester to all students who have regular access to campus to include all students enrolled in at least one class on campus	$50.00 flat fee (12 or more credits) $4.17 per credit (1-11 credits)

 

This fee covers the expenses related to the expansion and improvement of the current shuttle service between the main campus and Roadman Park and points in between.

If you're a Global Online student, use PennWest California's online calculator to add up your 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 2022-2023

Many graduate students attend classes either at the main campus 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 2022-2023 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
International Resident	$122.10 per credit
Doctoral PA Resident	$89.40 per credit
Doctoral Non-PA Resident	$133.65 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.

Lab Fee

Program	Cost
Health Science	$100 per course

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.

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.

 

TYPE OF STUDENT		COST
PA Resident
Tuition		$322.00 per credit
PA Technology Fee		$20.00 per credit
Academic Support Fee		$34.20  per credit
Non-PA Resident
Tuition		$482.00 per credit
PA Technology Fee		$30.00  per credit
Academic Support Fee		$51.20  per credit
International
Tuition		$482.00 per credit
PA Technology Fee		$30.00  per credit
Academic Support Fee		$51.20  per credit

 

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

 

We understand that your ability to finance your education is one of the key factors in determining when, how and where you will pursue your degree. Our Online Tuition and Fees Calculator is a valuable tool that can help you create a basic estimate for your tuition and fees as a 100% Global Online student. Please visit our financial aid page to discover how financial aid can make college more affordable for you. Please note that the calculations are solely based on the information you provide. Costs associated with books and additional supplies are not included. Estimates are available for resident, non-resident and military personnel (active duty, veteran and dependents).  All tuition rates are subject to change effective July 1 of each year. For specific information about your tuition and fees, contact the Global Online Office by email at calugo@pennwest.edu, or call 724-938-5958 or 1-866-595-6348.

DISCLAIMER: This calculation is for those enrolled in PennWest California’s 100% Global Online programs only and is solely based on the information you input. It does not include the costs associated with books and additional supplies.