Your tuition at the University of Pennsylvania is calculated at a per course unit (c.u.) rate* based on the program you choose and the number of course units for which you register unless otherwise indicated. All tuition and fee charges are subject to the approval of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and may change without notice.
Tuition for College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) courses taken by International Guest students are billed at the LPS undergraduate tuition rate. Please see the rates listed in the table below. LPS courses end with a section code between 601 and 606 in the fall and spring. A full listing for each semester can be found in the course guide.
International Guest students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies who are taking courses outside of LPS (i.e., in other schools of the University such as the College of Arts and Sciences, the Wharton School, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Penn Nursing) are charged the tuition of that school.
Students who enroll in a full course load (4 c.u.) outside of the College of Liberal and Professional Studies will be charged the flat undergraduate rate (please note these rates are for the full academic year) for tuition and fees. Students enrolling in classes offered at other schools of the University should coordinate closely with their academic advisors to fully understand the tuition implications. For complete course taking policies please see the International Guest Student Handbook (PDF).
All tuition and fee charges are subject to the approval of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and may change.
Tuition and Fee Rates for International Guest Student Program Students
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Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Tuition and Fee Rates |
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| Course Enrollment | Tuition | General Fee | Tech Fee | Clinical Fee | Total | |
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| 4 LPS | $15,560 | $3,066 | $459 | $358 | $19,443 | |
| 3 LPS and 1 non-LPS | $19,446 | $3,066 | $459 | $358 | $23,329 | |
| 2 LPS and 2 non-LPS | $23,332 | $3,066 | $459 | $358 | $27,215 | |
| 1 LPS and 3 non-LPS | $27,218 | $3,066 | $459 | $358 | $31,101 | |
| 4 non-LPS | $30,460 | $3,066 | $459 | $358 | $34,343 | |
Additional fees
An orientation fee of $445* (subject to change) will apply to students entering the International Guest Student Program in the fall semester.
Fee definitions
- General fee: A general fee is assessed to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and directly funds Penn's non-instructional student support services. The general fee for full-time students provides them with full access to a wide variety of services and resources, including counseling and wellness, multicultural resource centers, student activities, recreation and fitness, career services, learning support, and much more.
- Technology fee: This fee assists with the cost of computer labs and technological services.
- Clinical fee: This mandatory fee is assessed to all students and supports Penn Wellness services, including Campus Health, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Student Health Service, and the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Programs.
- Orientation fee: The orientation fee covers meals during orientation week and access to orientation activities offered by LPS, Penn Global, and New Student Orientation.
