by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for El Centro College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our El Centro College cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at El Centro College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $6,000 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $4,050 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $6,000 | $0 | $6,000 |
| In-State | $4,050 | $0 | $4,050 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does El Centro College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $6,000 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, El Centro College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at El Centro College pay about $4,050 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how El Centro College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: El Centro College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 7.43% for the past five years, Texas residents could expect to pay $4,674 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at El Centro College would be $9,696, and $20,887 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 5.65% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $6,697.
This means an estimated $13,773 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at El Centro College, and $29,147 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at El Centro College.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.