Most Affordable Colleges in Pennsylvania
31 colleges in Pennsylvania ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $0/year.
Colleges: 31 | Lowest Tuition: $0 | Avg Tuition: $33,059
Cheapest Colleges in Pennsylvania — Tuition Comparison
| # | College | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia | Private Nonprofit | $0 | — |
| 2 | Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh | Public | $4,842 | $39,449 |
| 3 | Bucks County Community College | Newtown | Public | $5,683 | $47,324 |
| 4 | Bucks County Community College-Upper Bucks Campus | Perkasie | Public | $5,683 | $47,324 |
| 5 | Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks | Bristol | Public | $5,683 | $47,324 |
| 6 | Butler County Community College | Butler | Public | $5,910 | $38,891 |
| 7 | Delaware County Community College | Media | Public | $6,930 | $45,391 |
| 8 | Community College of Beaver County | Monaca | Public | $7,500 | $45,090 |
| 9 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney | Public | $10,904 | $37,837 |
| 10 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg | Public | $11,536 | $56,148 |
| 11 | Douglas Education Center | Monessen | Private For-Profit | $19,450 | $30,814 |
| 12 | Central Penn College | Summerdale | Private For-Profit | $19,854 | $45,370 |
| 13 | Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | Bryn Athyn | Private Nonprofit | $28,917 | $40,457 |
| 14 | Albright College | Reading | Private Nonprofit | $29,082 | $58,700 |
| 15 | Carlow University | Pittsburgh | Private Nonprofit | $35,874 | $51,051 |
| 16 | Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown | Private Nonprofit | $37,950 | $62,399 |
| 17 | Eastern University | Saint Davids | Private Nonprofit | $38,400 | $51,655 |
| 18 | Chestnut Hill College | Philadelphia | Private Nonprofit | $39,870 | $52,015 |
| 19 | Chatham University | Pittsburgh | Private Nonprofit | $44,626 | $52,410 |
| 20 | Delaware Valley University | Doylestown | Private Nonprofit | $44,850 | $55,838 |
| 21 | Alvernia University | Reading | Private Nonprofit | $45,000 | $55,055 |
| 22 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown | Private Nonprofit | $46,314 | $59,460 |
| 23 | DeSales University | Center Valley | Private Nonprofit | $46,800 | $61,295 |
| 24 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | Private Nonprofit | $48,986 | $74,742 |
| 25 | Arcadia University | Glenside | Private Nonprofit | $49,610 | $58,336 |
| 26 | Allegheny College | Meadville | Private Nonprofit | $56,550 | $62,069 |
| 27 | Drexel University | Philadelphia | Private Nonprofit | $62,412 | $84,648 |
| 28 | Dickinson College | Carlisle | Private Nonprofit | $65,650 | $70,204 |
| 29 | Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr | Private Nonprofit | $65,920 | $75,217 |
| 30 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh | Private Nonprofit | $66,246 | $114,862 |
| 31 | Bucknell University | Lewisburg | Private Nonprofit | $67,812 | $93,807 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest college in Pennsylvania?
The most affordable college in Pennsylvania is Curtis Institute of Music with in-state tuition of $0.
How many affordable colleges are in Pennsylvania?
There are 31 colleges in Pennsylvania with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.
What is the average tuition in Pennsylvania?
The average in-state tuition across Pennsylvania colleges is $33,059 per year.
Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.