by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for University of Pennsylvania, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania came in at $68,686 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for amounted to $7,766; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,920 |
| Fees | $7,766 |
| Total | $68,686 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will University of Pennsylvania charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Pennsylvania tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Pennsylvania is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at University of Pennsylvania has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $54,652 |
| Two Years Ago | $56,212 |
| One Year Ago | $58,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $60,920 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UPenn has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, tuition went up 3.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $71,380 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.64%, putting next year’s cost near $71,183.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $71,183 |
| In 2 Years | $73,771 |
| In 3 Years | $76,453 |
| In 4 Years | $79,232 |
| In 5 Years | $82,112 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $300,639.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Pennsylvania, go to the University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page.
