Understanding the total cost of your education is important. To assist you with your planning, the required tuition and fees for each semester are listed below.
The Net Price Calculator considers the colleges’ total cost of attendance, which includes tuition, fees, books and supplies, living expenses such as room and board and other personal expenses.
Please contact billing@esu.edu or stop by the Student Billing office in Zimbar Hall with any questions.
2025-2026 Undergraduate Costs
Rates below will help you identify the Tuition and Fees applicable to you each semester.
Please note, undergraduate students are charged at the undergraduate rate regardless of whether they are taking undergraduate, graduate, or a mixture of undergraduate and graduate courses.
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2025-2026 Academic Year
Undergraduate tuition and fees for 2025-2026 academic year on this page are subject to change.
Non-Resident Rates
* For more information on Out-of-State Tuition Scholarships. Check your award letter for more information.
Full-Time Undergraduate (12-18 credits)
| Cost Items | Resident | --- |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Per Semester |
Annual |
|
Tuition |
$3,997 |
$7,994 |
|
Technology Fee |
$263 |
$526 |
|
Other Fees* |
$1,571 |
$3,142 |
|
Total Tuition & Fees |
$5,831 |
$11,662 |
*Review Explanation of Fees for complete description.
Students registered between .5 - 11 credits will be billed tuition at $333 per credit plus mandatory fees.
Students registered for more than 18 credits will be billed tuition at the per credit rate for each additional credit after the flat-rate tuition for 12-18 credits.
Full-Time Undergraduate (12-18 credits)
| Cost Items | Bordering State Resident (DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, WV) | |
|---|---|---|
|
Cost Items |
|
|
|
|
Per Semester |
Annual |
|
Tuition |
$4,997 |
$9,994 |
|
Technology Fee |
$400 |
$800 |
|
Other Fees |
$1,571 |
$3,142 |
|
Total Tuition & Fees |
$6,968 |
$13,936 |
*Review Explanation of Fees for complete description.
- Students registered between .5 - 11 credits will be billed tuition at $416 per credit plus mandatory fees.
- Students registered for more than 18 credits will be billed tuition at the per credit rate for each additional credit after the flat-rate tuition for 12-18 credits.
Full-Time Undergraduate (12-18 credits)
| Cost Items | Non-Resident with High School GPA=> 3.0 | Non-Resident with High School GPA=< 2.9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Per Semester |
Annual |
Per Semester |
Annual |
|
Tuition |
$5,996 |
$11,992 |
$7,994 |
$15,988 |
|
Technology Fee |
$400 |
$800 |
$400 |
$800 |
|
Other Fees* |
$1,571 |
$3,142 |
$1,571 |
$3,142 |
|
Total Tuition & Fees |
$7,967 |
$15,934 |
$9,965 |
$19,930 |
*Review explanation of fees for complete description.
- Students registered between .5 - 11 credits will be billed tuition at $666 per credit plus mandatory fees.
- Students registered for more than 18 credits will be billed tuition at the per credit rate for each additional credit after the flat-rate tuition for 12-18 credits.
| Tuition per Credit | Technology Fee per Credit | General Feeper Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pennsylvania Resident |
$333 |
$22 |
$36 |
|
Non-Resident |
$666 |
$33 |
$36 |
|
Non-Resident Bordering States |
$416 |
$33 |
$36 |
General Fee
This fee is charged to all students – resident, non-resident, full-time, part-time, residential, and commuters. It is charged during all sessions including summer and winter and at all course locations. This includes internships, student teaching, and any other off-campus sites.
The General Fee, per credit each semester, supports multiple campus areas:
| Category | Per credit | Category | Per credit |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Instructional Support |
$36 |
University Center |
$13 |
|
Student Activity |
$15 |
Health Center |
$16 |
|
Stony Acres |
$1 |
Recreation Center |
$20 |
|
eCard |
$3 |
|
|
*During the winter semester, only the Instructional Support category of the General Fee is charged. All other categories of the General Fee aren’t applicable in the winter.
General Fee Waivers
Senior citizens participating in the ESU senior citizen tuition waiver program
Technology Fee
The purpose of this fee is to enhance student access to the latest technology in the classroom and to prepare our students for high-tech careers in a global economy.
| Student Type | Per credit (1-11 credit) | Flat Rate (12 or more credits) |
|---|---|---|
|
Resident |
$22 |
$263 |
|
Non-Resident |
$33 |
$400 |
Transportation Fee
The transportation fee is intended to support the cost of operation of our shuttle bus service that is available to all students with a valid ID card.
| Student Type | Per credit (1-11 credit) | Flat Rate (12 or more credits) |
|---|---|---|
|
All Students |
$30 |
$60 |
Academic Records Fee
The Academic Records Fee is non-refundable and is intended to cover the cost of transcripts and graduation application fees. Students will receive lifetime electronic transcripts upon graduation. The academic records fee would not cover the cost of express delivery or paper transcripts.
- Rate Per Semester $15
Student Success Fee
The Student Success Fee is to support, maintain or enhance student academic support services, experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom and other initiatives that contribute to student success.
Rate Per Semester $250
There is no Student Success Fee during the winter semester.
Enrollment Fee
The Enrollment Fee is a one-time fee charged to undergraduate applicants offered admission. The $300 enrollment fee is used to support orientation and new student programs and will hold your place at East Stroudsburg University. Upon payment you will be eligible for housing, orientation and class registration.
Nursing Fee
The Nursing Fee is to support the Nursing program and charged to Nursing students each semester that they are enrolled in clinical rotations.
| Clinical Rotation Fee | Per Semester |
|---|---|
|
Continuing/New Student |
$1065 |
|
Warrior Promise 2018-2025 |
$1,102 |
Housing and Dining Fees
Learn about the cost of on-campus housing and dining.
| Tuition per credit | |
|---|---|
|
High School Students (Junior or Senior) |
$50 |
*Students may take up to 4 credits at the $50 per credit rate.
Contact Us
Campus Address
Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall
(570) 422-2800
Office of Financial Aid
fa@esu.edu
(570) 422-2800
