Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees may change each year and are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. Final tuition and fee rates for 2020-2021 were set by the Board of Trustees in June 2020. Charges for attending PSU are determined based on number of credits taken, residency status, and undergraduate/graduate class standing. To calculate how much you can expect to be charged for tuition and fees, review the fee schedule for the appropriate academic year.

Mandatory Fees for the 2020-2021 Academic Year

The costs listed below are estimated based full time enrollment (12 or more credits per term for undergraduates and 9 or more credits per term for graduate students). Your costs could vary depending on how many credits you take each term.

Fee Description Amount Building This fee is allocated to pay debt service associated with past construction and renovation projects on the PSU campus. Any additional funds collected are put into a reserve or used for small construction projects. The amount varies depending on the number of credits a student is enrolled in. The Student Fee Committee is responsible for recommending the amount and allocation of the incidental fee to ASPSU and the President. $39.00 Incidental This fee funds services such as Student Activities & Leadership Programs, resource centers, childcare services, and athletic activities. The amount varies depending on the number of credits a student is enrolled in. The Student Fee Committee is responsible for recommending the amount and allocation of the incidental fee to ASPSU and the President. $296.00 Health Service The Health Service Fee is a mandatory fee for all students taking 5 or more in-load, non-Restricted Differential Tuition credit hours. The fee supports access to the Center for Student Health and Counseling, and helps maintain its operations. $168.00 Academic Student Recreation Center The Rec Center Fee is a flat rate of $44 per term for any student taking one or more credits. This fee supports access for all enrolled students to the Academic and Student Recreation Center and helps maintain its operations. $44.00 Matriculation (one-time fee) The matriculation fee is mandatory for all new undergraduate, graduate and postbaccalaureate students. The fee is $350 and is a one-time fee billed at the beginning of your first term at PSU. $350.00

Online courses have an additional fee of $35 per credit.

Approved Fines and Fees

Restricted Differential Tuition

Tuition and fees for Restricted Differential Tuition courses are assessed separately from the charges associated with regular courses. The tuition costs for Restricted Differential Tuition course sections are listed in the fees column in the Class Schedule. Credits associated with Restricted Differential Tuition courses do not count toward a student's enrollment status. Thus, an undergraduate student enrolled in 8 credits of regular classes and a 4-credit Restricted Differential Tuition course is assessed regular tuition for 8 credits plus the additional course fee for the Restricted Differential Tuition course. The costs of Restricted Differential Tuition courses do not include Incidental fees, the Student Health Fee, or the Student Health Insurance Plan. Therefore, students registered only for Restricted Differential Tuition Courses are not eligible to use services supported by Incidental fees, the Student Health Fee, or the Student Health Insurance Plan.



Students enrolled in Restricted Differential Tuition courses are charged the $44 per term Student Recreation Center fee and will have full access to the Recreation Center and related services. Students who drop a Restricted Differential Tuition course after the 100% refund period deadline may owe at least partial fees for the class.