The Full Picture: Tuition, Living Costs & More
Your total cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees (which are deducted from your total loan amount). Tuition and fees are direct costs—you pay these charges directly to Cheyney.
Books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees are indirect costs—they’re real expenses, but you cover them out of pocket rather than paying Cheyney.
Housing and food vary based on whether you live on campus or off campus, and your overall costs will also differ depending on whether you’re a Pennsylvania resident or out-of-state.
The estimated costs below are designed to help you anticipate your costs at Cheyney University.
2025-2026 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
| Costs if you live ON campus | PA Resident | Out of State Students | |
| Tuition | $7,994.00 | $15,988.00 | Direct Cost |
| Technology Fee | $496.00 | $754.00 | Direct Cost |
| Fees | $2,710.00 | $2,710.00 | Direct Cost |
| Housing | $7,148.00 | $7,148.00 | Direct Cost |
| Food | $3,868.00 | $3,868.00 | Direct Cost |
| Books/Supplies | $500.00 | $500.00 | Indirect Costs |
| Transportation | $3,164.00 | $3,164.00 | Indirect Costs |
| Personal | $2,160.00 | $4,320.00 | Indirect Costs |
| Loan Fees | $114.00 | $114.00 | Indirect Costs |
| TOTAL | $28,154.00 | $38,566.00 |
| Costs if you live OFF campus | PA Resident | Out of State Students | |
| Tuition | $7,994.00 | $15,988.00 | Direct Cost |
| Technology Fee | $496.00 | $754.00 | Direct Cost |
| Fees | $2,710.00 | $2,710.00 | Direct Cost |
| Housing | $10,872.00 | $10,872.00 | Indirect Costs |
| Food | $4,572.00 | $4,572.00 | Indirect Costs |
| Books/Supplies | $500.00 | $500.00 | Indirect Costs |
| Transportation | $3,164.00 | $3,164.00 | Indirect Costs |
| Personal | $4,320.00 | $4,320.00 | Indirect Costs |
| Loan Fees | $114.00 | $114.00 | Indirect Costs |
| TOTAL | $34,742.00 | $34,742.00 |
Net Price Calculator
Students planning to attend Cheyney University can utilize the Net Price Calculator to assist in determining the estimated financial aid for students that attend Cheyney. The Net Price Calculator is an online tool that gives prospective students an estimate of what it might actually cost to attend the university after scholarships and grants are factored in.
To use the calculator, you would simply enter basic information — like household income, family size, and academic details — and the calculator provides an estimated breakdown of:
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Total cost of attendance (tuition, housing, meals, etc.)
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Estimated financial aid you may qualify for
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Your estimated “net price” — what you’d likely pay out of pocket
The Net Price Calculator is not a financial aid application, but it’s a quick way to understand what your real costs might look like before applying. Try the calculator tool here.
For direct cost details for the academic year visit the Bursar’s Office site.
Financial Literacy
Understanding the cost of college is just the first step. Building smart financial habits is what helps students stay confident and prepared throughout their journey. Visit our Financial Literacy page to explore tools, tips, and resources that can help you make informed money decisions—now and after graduation.
Contact Student Financial ServicesCheyney University Federal Code 003317 |
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