by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster ran $32,933 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees totaled $878; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,055 |
| Fees | $878 |
| Total | $32,933 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $29,386 |
| Two Years Ago | $30,408 |
| One Year Ago | $31,438 |
| Most Recent Year | $32,055 |
The chart here shows how tuition at PA College has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 2.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $33,579 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.25%, so cost a year out lands around $34,002.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $34,002 |
| In 2 Years | $35,106 |
| In 3 Years | $36,246 |
| In 4 Years | $37,423 |
| In 5 Years | $38,638 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $142,777.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, head to the Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster Financial Aid page.
