Tuition and Fees
The following may be used as a guide in calculating costs for the semester. The college reserves the right to change tuition and fees without prior notification before the beginning of any academic session.
For fall 2025 classes, you must be in payment status by 3:00 p.m. on August 11. Payment status is defined as one of the following:
- Having sufficient financial aid to cover your full bill
- Paying out of pocket (account paid in full)
- Having a documented third-party payment arrangement
- Setting up a payment plan in TouchNet
2025-26 Academic Year
Tuition per credit:1-11 credits, 19 or more credits
- Westmoreland County residents - $143 per credit
- Out-of-County Residents - $280 per credit
- Out-of-State Residents - $420 per credit
Flat Rate: 12-18 credits
- Westmoreland County residents - $2,145
- Out-of-County Residents - $4,200
- Out-of-State Residents - $6,300
Fees
- General Fee (Westmoreland County Residents) - $72 per credit
- General Fee (Out of County and Out-of-State Residents) - $70 per credit
- Capital Fee (Out-of-County and Out-of-State Residents) - $6 per credit
- Lab Fees - $70-80 per course with labs
2024-25 Academic Year (effective Fall term 2024)
Tuition per credit:1-11 credits, 19 or more credits
- Westmoreland County residents - $143 per credit
- Out-of-County Residents - $280 per credit
- Out-of-State Residents - $420 per credit
Flat Rate: 12-18 credits
- Westmoreland County residents - $2,145
- Out-of-County Residents - $4,200
- Out-of-State Residents - $6,300
Fees
- General Fee (Westmoreland County Residents) - $72 per credit
- General Fee (Out of County and Out-of-State Residents) - $70 per credit
- Capital Fee (Out-of-County and Out-of-State Residents) - $6 per credit
- Lab Fees - $70-80 per course with labs
A payment plan for tuition and fees is available.
- 2025 Fall payment due date: August 11, 2025
- 2025 Winter payment due date: December 10, 2025
Other Costs
- Books & Supplies - These costs vary according to individual courses.
- Credit by exam, per course - $135
- Returned check fee - $25. This fee is assessed if you pay by check and your bank returns the check to the college for any reason.
If you are a Westmoreland County resident, you may use the chart below to calculate your costs. Check the total amount of credits for which you have registered and read across to determine your tuition and fee payment.
| Effective Fall 2024 | |||
| WESTMORELAND COUNTY RESIDENTS | |||
| CREDITS | TUITION | GENERAL FEE | TOTAL |
| 1 | 143.00 | 72.00 | 215.00 |
| 2 | 286.00 | 144.00 | 430.00 |
| 3 | 429.00 | 216.00 | 645.00 |
| 4 | 572.00 | 288.00 | 860.00 |
| 5 | 715.00 | 360.00 | 1,075.00 |
| 6 | 858.00 | 432.00 | 1,290.00 |
| 7 | 1,001.00 | 504.00 | 1,505.00 |
| 8 | 1,144.00 | 576.00 | 1,720.00 |
| 9 | 1,287.00 | 648.00 | 1,935.00 |
| 10 | 1,430.00 | 720.00 | 2,150.00 |
| 11 | 1,573.00 | 792.00 | 2,365.00 |
| 12 | 2,145.00 | 864.00 | 3,009.00 |
| 13 | 2,145.00 | 936.00 | 3,081.00 |
| 14 | 2,145.00 | 1,008.00 | 3,153.00 |
| 15 | 2,145.00 | 1,080.00 | 3,225.00 |
| 16 | 2,145.00 | 1,152.00 | 3,297.00 |
| 17 | 2,145.00 | 1,224.00 | 3,369.00 |
| 18 | 2,145.00 | 1,296.00 | 3,441.00 |
| 19 | 2,717.00 | 1,368.00 | 4,085.00 |
| 20 | 2,860.00 | 1,440.00 | 4,300.00 |
| 21 | 3,003.00 | 1,512.00 | 4,515.00 |
Tuition Reduction for Older Adults
If you are a Pennsylvania resident age 60 or older, you are eligible for a 50% reduction in tuition when you enroll in credit classes. Enrollment with a tuition reduction is contingent upon space availability in the class. This reduction applies only to tuition charges and not to textbooks, equipment/supplies or lab fees. To enroll, call the Information Center at 724-925-4000.