Cost of Attendance
Penn State's Board of Trustees meets every summer to establish tuition rates and mandatory fees for the upcoming academic year.
Our Office of Admissions and Financial Aid provides estimated costs of non-tuition related expenses to assist students with budgeting. Each Cost of Attendance chart reflects actual or estimated costs for the 9-month academic year. Financial aid is not available during periods of non-enrollment (i.e., summer sessions). Please be aware that scholarships and grants are available to help defray the cost of tuition.
J.D. Tuition and Expenses
Cost of Attendance
| Direct Expenses (Billed) |
2022-2023 Academic Year |
Estimated 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Tuition | $56,592 | *$56,592 |
| Fees | $182 | *$182 |
| Other Costs | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Books and supplies | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Housing | $9,200 | $11,000 |
| Utilities | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Food | $3,800 | $4,500 |
| Transportation | $3,500 | $3,750 |
| Other miscellaneous expenses | **$2,700 | **$2,700 |
| Total Cost of Attendance, Standard | $81,424 | $84,174 |
| One-time computer purchase | Not applicable | ***$2,200 |
| Bar Exam Registration | Not applicable | ****$800 |
*Tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 Academic Year have not yet been announced by the Penn State University Board of Trustees. These billed costs will be finalized in July 2023.
**The miscellaneous expenses amount includes allowances for clothing, laundry, recreation, and personal care.
***Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, 1L students will automatically receive a one-time Cost of Attendance allotment for the purchase of a laptop or desktop computer.
****Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, 3L students will automatically receive a one-time Cost of Attendance allotment for the expenses associated with registration for a bar exam.
Note: Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June. In 2022-2023, the Student Health Insurance Plan cost $3,355 for the full year of coverage.
Billing Schedule
Student account statements are prepared on a monthly basis. Billing begins in early August for fall semester and early December for spring semester, with a due date on the 22nd of the month. To avoid a 1.5 percent late fee charge, statements must be paid by the due date. More information about tuition due dates may be found here.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from classes after the start of the term are subject to the tuition refund policy.
International Student Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June.
LL.M. Tuition and Expenses
Cost of Attendance
Qualified LL.M. applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships.
| Direct Expenses (Billed) |
2022-2023 Academic Year |
Estimated 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Tuition | $56,592 | *$56,592 |
| Fees | $182 | *$182 |
| Indirect Expenses (out-of-pocket costs) |
2022-2023 Academic Year |
2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Books and supplies | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Housing | $9,200 | $11,000 |
| Utilities | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Food | $3,800 | $4,500 |
| Transportation | $3,500 | $3,750 |
| Other miscellaneous expenses | **$2,700 | **$2,700 |
| One-time computer purchase | Not applicable | ***$2,200 |
| Total Cost of Attendance, Standard | $81,424 | $86,374 |
*Tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 Academic Year have not yet been announced by the Penn State University Board of Trustees. These billed costs will be finalized in July 2023.
**The miscellaneous expenses amount includes allowances for clothing, laundry, recreation, and personal care.
***Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, first-year students will automatically receive a one-time Cost of Attendance allotment for the purchase of a laptop or desktop computer.
Note: Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June. In 2022-2023, the Student Health Insurance Plan cost $3,355 for the full year of coverage.
Billing Schedule
Student account statements are prepared on a monthly basis. Billing begins in early August for fall semester and early December for spring semester, with a due date on the 22nd of the month. To avoid a 1.5 percent late fee charge, statements must be paid by the due date. More information about tuition due dates may be found here.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from classes after the start of the term are subject to the tuition refund policy.
International Student Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June.
M.L.S. Tuition and Expenses
Students studying in the M.L.S. program on a part-time basis will be charged tuition per credit rather than for the entire academic year. Per-credit tuition charges are $2,100 or other such tuition as approved by the Penn State University Board of Trustees, plus fees.
Qualified M.L.S. applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships.
Cost of Attendance
| Direct Expenses (Billed) |
2022-2023 Academic Year |
Estimated 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Tuition | $56,592 | *$56,592 |
| Fees | $182 | *$182 |
| Indirect Expenses (out-of-pocket costs) |
2022-2023 Academic Year |
2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Books and supplies | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Housing | $9,200 | $11,000 |
| Utilities | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Food | $3,800 | $4,500 |
| Transportation | $3,500 | $3,750 |
| Other miscellaneous expenses | **$2,700 | **$2,700 |
| One-time computer purchase | Not applicable | ***$2,200 |
| Total Cost of Attendance, Standard | $81,424 | $86,374 |
*Tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 Academic Year have not yet been announced by the Penn State University Board of Trustees. These billed costs will be finalized in July 2023.
**The miscellaneous expenses amount includes allowances for clothing, laundry, recreation, and personal care.
***Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, first-year students will automatically receive a one-time Cost of Attendance allotment for the purchase of a laptop or desktop computer.
Note: Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June. In 2022-2023, the Student Health Insurance Plan cost $3,355 for the full year of coverage.
Billing Schedule
Student account statements are prepared on a monthly basis. Billing begins in early August for fall semester and early December for spring semester, with a due date on the 22nd of the month. To avoid a 1.5 percent late fee charge, statements must be paid by the due date. More information about tuition due dates may be found here.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from classes after the start of the term are subject to the tuition refund policy.
International Student Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June.
S.J.D. Tuition and Expenses
Cost of Attendance
Qualified S.J.D. applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships.
| Direct Expenses (Billed) |
2022-2023 Academic Year |
Estimated 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Tuition | $30,000 | *$30,000 |
| Fees | $182 | *$182 |
| Indirect Expenses (out-of-pocket costs) |
2022-2023 Academic Year |
2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Books and supplies | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Housing | $9,200 | $11,000 |
| Utilities | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Food | $3,800 | $4,500 |
| Transportation | $3,500 | $3,750 |
| Other miscellaneous expenses | **$2,700 | **$2,700 |
| One-time computer purchase | Not applicable | ***$2,200 |
| Total Cost of Attendance, Standard | $54,832 | $59,782 |
*Tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 Academic Year have not yet been announced by the Penn State University Board of Trustees. These billed costs will be finalized in July 2023.
**The miscellaneous expenses amount includes allowances for clothing, laundry, recreation, and personal care.
***Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, first-year students will automatically receive a one-time Cost of Attendance allotment for the purchase of a laptop or desktop computer.
Note: Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June. In 2022-2023, the Student Health Insurance Plan cost $3,355 for the full year of coverage.
Billing Schedule
Student account statements are prepared on a monthly basis. Billing begins in early August for fall semester and early December for spring semester, with a due date on the 22nd of the month. To avoid a 1.5 percent late fee charge, statements must be paid by the due date. More information about tuition due dates may be found here.
S.J.D. Tuition Structure
During the required period of residency, S.J.D. scholars are charged full-time tuition and fees per semester. Post-candidacy, and irrespective of residency, scholars remain enrolled as full-time students but are assessed a lesser tuition rate. For 2022-2023, that rate will be $5,000 per semester.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from classes after the start of the term are subject to the tuition refund policy.
International Student Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June.