Tuition and fees vary by program. Please review the rates for the program(s) to which you plan to apply below for full tuition details.
A $1,500 nonrefundable enrollment deposit is required to secure your seat in a program. This deposit is part of the total program fee, and your final bill will be adjusted accordingly.
Tuition for the 2-week Summer Academies is $6,700 and for the 3-week Summer Academies is $10,050. It includes program fees and residential costs. The enrollment deposit is part of the total program fee and will be adjusted accordingly.
| Course units* | Program fee | Tuition | General fee | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9,100 | $5,396 | $466 | $14,962 |
| 1.5 | $9,100 | $8,094 | $466 | $17,660 |
| 2 | $9,100 | $10,792 | $466 | $20,358 |
| 2.5 | $9,100 | $13,490 | $466 | $23,056 |
The enrollment deposit is part of the total program fee and will be adjusted accordingly.
| Course units* | Program fee | Tuition | General fee | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,600 | $5,396 | $466 | $8,462 |
| 2 | $2,600 | $10,792 | $466 | $13,858 |
The enrollment deposit is part of the total program fee and will be adjusted accordingly.
Tuition for the 2026 Online Seminars is $2,950 and includes all program fees. The enrollment deposit is part of the total program fee and will be adjusted accordingly.
All fees and tuition charges are subject to the approval of the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees and may change without notice.
On-campus program fees include use of Penn academic facilities, on-campus housing, gym access, linens, meal plan, extracurricular activities and trips, and student supervision.
On-campus program fees DO NOT include the non-refundable $100 application fee, travel to/from campus, airport transfers, class materials, meals eaten off campus, medical expenses, laundry supplies, souvenirs, and personal spending money.
Philadelphia residents attending a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school may be eligible to attend a Summer Academy with a scholarship.
Withdrawal policy
Tuition and fees, excluding the nonrefundable deposit of $1,500, are refundable until May 15. All withdrawals must be in writing and emailed to hsprogs@sas.upenn.edu and penn@summerdiscovery.com. Rates are not adjusted for late arrivals or early departures.
