University of the Sciences 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,500

Cost of attendance at University of the Sciences in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,500

Cost of attendance at University of the Sciences in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of the Sciences was $29,948. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at University of the Sciences

University of the Sciences net price calculator

$29,948

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of University of the Sciences for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$29,948	$1,549 (5%)	$31,182	$32,584	$35,484	$29,052	$38,500
2021	$31,497	$3,391 (10%)	$23,593	$27,539	$29,384	$33,577	$35,166
2020	$34,888	$1,818 (5%)	$29,312	$29,118	$34,806	$35,766	$36,054
2019	$33,070	$374 (1%)	$26,351	$26,596	$30,218	$32,997	$35,618
2018	$33,444	$1,352 (4%)	$27,331	$26,162	$28,614	$32,404	$35,577
2017	$34,796	$2,799 (9%)	$28,188	$28,893	$31,712	$32,914	$37,749
2016	$31,997	$1,536 (5%)	$25,687	$32,748	$29,265	$31,493	$35,823
2015	$30,461	$580 (2%)	$14,901	$26,801	$9,145	$32,816	$33,306
2014	$31,041	--	$24,241	$20,942	$24,466	$29,450	$27,340

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of the Sciences's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$49,016	$428	$27,500	$20,466	$1,050
2021	$49,444	$2,928 (6%)	$27,500	$20,894	$1,050
2020	$46,516	$878 (2%)	$25,000	$20,466	$1,050
2019	$45,638	$14,444 (24%)	$25,000	$19,588	$1,050
2018	$60,082	$1,562 (3%)	$39,994	$19,038	$1,050
2017	$58,520	$1,776 (3%)	$38,850	$18,620	$1,050
2016	$56,744	$1,914 (3%)	$37,466	$18,228	$1,050
2015	$54,830	$2,064 (4%)	$36,096	$17,684	$1,050
2014	$52,766	$1,860 (4%)	$34,742	$16,974	$1,050
2013	$50,906	--	$33,406	$16,450	$1,050

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does University of the Sciences provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 601 dormitories available to its students at $10,821 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at University of the Sciences is $1,202 per month.
Does University of the Sciences provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at University of the Sciences for one academic year is $6,773, which works out to $753 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: University of the Sciences estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,050.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, University of the Sciences estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,300

If living off-campus, with family: $4,400

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,300
How much is University of the Sciences application fees?: University of the Sciences does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: University of the Sciences offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of the Sciences cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$780	$1,676
For out-of-state students	$780	$1,676

Housing and Meal

University of the Sciences offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of the Sciences for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,773	$10,821	N/A	14	601
2021	$6,773	$10,821	N/A	14	688
2020	$6,558	$10,608	N/A	14	601
2019	$6,544	$9,954	N/A	14	571
2018	$6,322	$9,616	N/A	14	581
2017	$6,102	$9,280	N/A	14	593
2016	$5,884	$8,948	N/A	14	641

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of the Sciences during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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