Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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	$7,523.00
Full-time Undergraduate	for each additional credit	$629.00
Part-time Undergraduate	for each credit (less than 12)	$629.00
Summer/Special Session Students	for each credit	$629.00

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 as cover additional costs at our Southpointe campus.

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.

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.

 

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		$629.00 per credit
PA Technology Fee		$30.00  per credit
Academic Support Fee		$65.90  per credit

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.

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.