Educational Costs (1990-1999), University of Pennsylvania Archives

Compiled by Mark Frazier Lloyd, Director of the University Archives and Records Center with the assistance of Nicholas G. Heavens, University Archives Summer Research Fellow

Published 2003, with annual updates

Note that during this decade, in accordance with resolutions passed by the University Trustees, "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Thus, fees vary from school to school, and from program to program within schools.

Year	Undergraduate Schools	Graduate and Professional Schools	Estimated "Accomodations and Expenses" *
1990	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $13,420 General Fee: $1,220; Other fees: $250	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $14,608 General Fee: $902 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) General Fee: $706 Law Tuition: $15,066 General Fee: $706; Library Fee: $275 Books: $545 Medicine Tuition: $18,334 General Fee: $706 Technology Fee: $150 Books and Supplies: $1,370; Special Fees: $1,440 Dental Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Veterinary Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools."	Board (15 meals per week): $2,154
1991	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $14,347 General Fee: $1,297 Technology Fee: $250	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $15,619 General Fee: $965 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." General Fee: $756	Room and Board: $6,030 Books and Supplies: $460 Personal Expenses: $1,166
1992	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $15,198 General Fee: $1,390 Technology Fee: $250	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $16,546 General Fee: $1,038 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) General Fee: $814 Law Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Medicine Tuition: $20,756 General Fee: $814 Technology Fee: $150; Educational Costs: $2,500 Dental Medicine Tuition: $24,574 General Fee: $814 Veterinary Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools."	Room and Board: $6,330 Books and Supplies: $480 Personal Expenses: $1,202
1993	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $16,102 General Fee: $1,486 Technology Fee: $250	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $17,530 General Fee: $1,132 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) General Fee: $892 Law Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Medicine Tuition: $21,980 General Fee: $892 Technology Fee: $150; Educational Expenses: $2,540 Dental Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Veterinary Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools."	Board (15 meals per week): $2,488
1994	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $17,020 General Fee: $1,586 Technology Fee: $250	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $18,530 General Fee: $1,210 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) General Fee: $954 Law Tuition: $19,568; Fees (including General Fee): $1,054; Library Fee: $325 Books: $700 Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Dental Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Veterinary Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "the tuition for professional students will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools."	Room and Board: $7,270 Books and Supplies: $520 Personal Expenses: $1,274
1995	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $17,974 General Fee: $1,674 Technology Fee: $250	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $19,568 General Fee: $1,278 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "professional school tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." General Fee: $1,008	Average room rate in the University's residence halls: $4,342; 15-meal plan: $2,624
1996	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $18,964 General Fee: $1,766 Technology Fee: $400	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $20,644 General Fee: $1,348 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) General Fee: $1,064 Law Tuition: $21,800; Fees (including General Fee): $1,173; Library Fee: $340 Books: $740 Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "professional school tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Dental Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "professional school tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Veterinary Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "professional school tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools."	Average room rate in the University's residence halls: $4,342; 15-meal plan: $2,624
1997	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $19,970 General Fee: $1,860 Technology Fee: $420	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $21,378 General Fee: $1,420 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) General Fee: $1,120 Law Tuition: $22,960 General Fee: $1,120; Library Fee: $340; Photocopying Fee: $110 Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "for professional schools, tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Veterinary Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "for professional schools, tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Dental Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "for professional schools, tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools."	Average room rate in the University's residence halls: $4,428; 15-meal plan: $2,676
1998	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $20,870 General Fee: $1,944 Technology Fee: $440	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $22,716 General Fee: $1,484 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) General Fee: $1,170 Law Tuition: $24,150; Fees (including General Fee): $1,638 Medicine Tuition: $28,470; Required Fees (including General Fee): $1,395; Educational Costs: $1,930 Dental Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "for professional schools, tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Veterinary Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "for professional schools, tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools."	Average room rate in the University's residence halls: $4,560; 15-meal plan: $2,676
1999	College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing Tuition: $21,746 General Fee: $2,026 Technology Fee: $458	Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Social Work, Annenberg): $23,670 General Fee: $1,546 Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) General Fee: $1,220 Law Tuition: $27,060 General Fee: $1,220; Library Fee: $340 Books: $850 Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "for professional schools, tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Dental Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "for professional schools, tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools." Veterinary Medicine Tuition: The Trustees resolved that "for professional schools, tuition will be determined administratively to reflect budget requirements of the various schools."	Average room rate in the University's residence halls: $4,592 Average meal plan: $2,770

Notes:

* Undergraduate expenses only

Sources:

1990: Minutes of the Trustees for 23 March 1990; Bulletin of the Law School for 1990-1992, at p. 20; School of Medicine Bulletin for 1991-1992, at p. 14; "University of Pennsylvania Dining Services: A Historical Perspective" [c. 1995] in "Dining Service," Information Files, University of Pennsylvania Archives and Records Center.

1991: Minutes of the Trustees for 22 March 1991; Undergraduate Application and Admissions Catalogue for 1991-1992, at p. 34.

1992: Minutes of the Trustees for 20 March 1992; The Wharton School Undergraduate Program (Brochure) [1991]; School of Medicine Bulletin for 1992-1993, at p. 18; School of Dental Medicine Bulletin for 1993-1995, at p. 26.

1993: Minutes of the Trustees for 19 March 1993; School of Medicine Bulletin for 1993-1994, at p. 18; "University of Pennsylvania Dining Services: A Historical Perspective" [c. 1995] in "Dining Service," Information Files, University of Pennsylvania Archives and Records Center.

1994: Minutes of the Trustees for 18 March 1994; Undergraduate Application and Admissions Catalogue for 1994-1996, at p. 36; Bulletin of the Law School for 1994-1995, at p. 20.

1995: Minutes of the Trustees for 17 March 1995.

1996: Minutes of the Trustees for 5 March 1996; Web Sites of Relevant Schools.

1997: Minutes of the Trustees for 14 March 1997; Web Sites of Relevant Schools.

1998: Minutes of the Trustees for 20 March 1998; Web Sites of Relevant Schools.

1999: Minutes of the Trustees for 18 March 1999; Bulletin of the Law School for 1999-2000.

For a historical commodity price index see www.westegg.com/inflation/ and John J. McCusker, How Much Is That In Real Money? (Worcester: American Antiquarian Society, 2001).

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