Tuition

The University of Pennsylvania has announced tuition rates for the 2009-2010 academic year. The rates listed below are for LPS courses only and will be effective Fall 2009 through Summer 2010.

• Tuition is charged per course unit (c.u.) unless otherwise indicated. Three semester hours are equivalent to 1 c.u.
• LPS courses are those listed in the course guide on the LPS website.
• They end with a section code between "601" and "606" in the Fall and Spring. In Summer LPS courses end with section codes of "900" to "905."
• LPS students taking LPS online courses pay LPS tuition. LPS online courses end with a section code of "635" in Fall and Spring, and with a section code of "935" in Summer.
• Auditing: An auditor is any individual officially registering for a course through the College of General Studies and not receiving a grade or credit. Auditors pay the same tuition and fees as students taking a course for credit.

All tuition and fee charges are subject to the approval of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and may change without notice.

2009-2010 Rates for MMP Students

School of Arts and Sciences (GAS and LPS Masters)

Fee Definitions

General Fee - The general fee (SAS and SEAS) constitutes a partial contribution to the support of such essential facilities as a large library system, museums and institutes, and other special facilities and services not directly associated with specific courses. A general fee is charged per CU for each session in which a student enrolls.

Clinical Fee - The clinical fee is required for all students enrolled in 3 or more CUs and allows them unlimited access to the Penn Student Health Service. The clinical fee is not charged to students enrolled in the Penn Student Health Insurance Plan.

Program Fee - This fee (not charged 2008-2009) will cover all program activities and events and will be charged either once per semester/year or program.
Technology Fee – This fee (SEAS only) helps to underwrite the various computer resources for the School of Engineering including computer labs, provided software, web-based e-mail, and other related costs. The maximum that will be charged each semester is $228.