Tuition at the University of Pennsylvania is calculated at a per course unit (c.u.)* rate based on the program in which you are enrolled and the number of course units for which you register. The outline below will identify tuition charges, according to the school offering courses.
Full-time Penn students, check with your home school advisor regarding your selection process and tuition charges, as these may vary based on the school where you are currently enrolled.
Full-time Penn employees, visit Human Resources' benefits page for complete details on Penn’s tuition reimbursement benefits.
All tuition and fee charges listed below are subject to the approval of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and may change without notice. All tuition and fee charges listed for schools apart from the School of Arts and Sciences are estimated and subject to change.
School of Arts and Sciences
| Undergraduate | Tuition | General Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 11-week Summer Session | $4,566/c.u.* | $392/c.u. |
| Summer Session I and Summer Session II | $4,566/c.u. | $392/session |
School of Medicine – ANAT 513-517 to 513-519
| Online | Tuition | General Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 11-week Summer Session | $4,566/c.u.* | $392/c.u. |
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
| Undergraduate | Tuition | General Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Session I and Summer Session II | $4,936/c.u.* | $392/session |
Questions regarding School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) tuition and fees may be directed to Research and Academic Services Office, vfrew@seas.upenn.edu.
School of Design
| Undergraduate and Graduate | Tuition | General Fee |
|---|---|---|
| All Summer Sessions |
$7,034/c.u.*
|
$430/session |
Questions regarding PennDesign tuition and fees may be directed to the PennDesign Registrar (mcelroyd@design.upenn.edu)
Penn Law
| Tuition | General Fee | Technology Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $7,092/c.u.* | $430/c.u. | $132/session |
Questions regarding tuition and fees may be directed to Penn Law Student Affairs: (215) 898-7491.
Wharton School
| Undergraduate | Tuition | General Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Session I and Summer Session II | $5,550/c.u.* | $392/session |
Penn Summer Sessions tuition policies
Please carefully read the tuition policies detailed below. For more information on Penn Summer tuition, please see the Student Financial Services (SFS) website.
- All amounts billed for Penn Summer On-Campus courses are due on the date indicated on the bill. The bill states your charges for tuition, fees, room, board, and other expenses. For a complete copy of your student bill, or to view your current charges, open the financial information tab within PennPortal.
- Payment may be made in person to the University Cashier in the Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or by mail. All payments must be received within 30 days of receipt of student bills.
- Balances remaining unpaid beyond the due date are subject to a late penalty of 1.5%, which will appear on the next statement.
- When a check for payment of a bill is not honored on presentation to the payer's bank, the bill is considered unpaid. As a result, late penalties will be assessed together with a $30 returned check charge.
Tuition refund policy
The refund policies listed below apply to Penn Summer On-Campus courses only. Any other policies about other Penn Summer courses can be found on the main Tuition and Fees page.
- Full refund of tuition and general fees: Students who officially drop a class via PennPortal by the end of the add/drop period will receive a full refund of their tuition and general fee. The add/drop deadline dates are listed in the calendar.
- 50% refund of tuition: Students who officially drop a class with the late drop form (PDF) after the end of the add/drop deadline, but before the end of the 50% late drop deadline, may receive a 50% refund of tuition. The add/drop deadline dates are listed in the calendar.
- Withdrawal process: Any student who wishes to withdraw from a course, after the end of the 50% late drop period, but before the end of the withdrawal period, may do so only by submitting a withdrawal form (PDF) that has been signed by the course instructor. The student will receive a grade of "W" on the official transcript. No refund of tuition or fees is available. No withdrawals will be permitted after the deadline listed on the calendar.
- Illness: A student who withdraws because of illness should consult the student handbook (PDF) for policies.
- Canceled courses: The University reserves the right to cancel or change any course. If a Summer Session On-Campus course is canceled or rescheduled to a time during which the student is unable to attend, all tuition and fees will be refunded.
*Academic credit is defined by the University of Pennsylvania as a course unit (c.u.). A course unit (c.u.) is a general measure of academic work over a period of time, typically a term (semester or summer). A c.u. (or a fraction of a c.u.) represents different types of academic work across different types of academic programs and is the basic unit of progress toward a degree. One c.u. is usually converted to a four-semester-hour course.
