Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Here are tuition costs for undergraduate students at PennWest California for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Tuition and fees are established by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.
See Undergraduate Costs below for your tuition and fees: Start by finding the information that matches your undergraduate student type (full time or part time, Summer/Special Session, or distance education), where you reside (in Pennsylvania, out-of-state or international) and the number of credits you expect to complete per semester.
In addition to tuition, your PennWest California 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. Check below for a list of (per semester) fees for undergraduate students attending PennWest California during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Bills are mailed to each student's permanent address from the Office of Student Accounts at PennWest California at the beginning of each semester. All remaining bills for the term are delivered by e-bill via VIP, the Vulcan Information Portal. For more information, visit Office of Student Accounts & Billing.
Undergraduate Costs
2022-2023
Undergraduate Tuition (Pennsylvania Residents)
Type of Student |
Number of Credits |
Cost per |
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 |
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 |
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 |
$629.00 |
Summer/Special Session Students |
for each credit |
$629.00 |
Distance Education Students
Type of Student |
Minimum |
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.
Summer and Winter College
Winter 2022 - Summer 2023
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 |
Global Online (100% Online Programs) Costs
2022-2023
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.