by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Dallas College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Dallas College amounted to $4,662 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $6,900. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,662 | $6,900 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,662 | $6,900 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Dallas College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Dallas College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Dallas College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Dallas College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Dallas College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,050 | $6,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,050 | $6,000 |
| One Year Ago | $4,050 | $6,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,662 | $6,900 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at El Centro College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 15.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $7,935 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.04%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,896. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.00%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $7,245.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,896 | $7,245 |
| In 2 Years | $5,142 | $7,607 |
| In 3 Years | $5,401 | $7,987 |
| In 4 Years | $5,673 | $8,386 |
| In 5 Years | $5,958 | $8,805 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $31,225, or about $21,112 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Dallas College, check out the Dallas College Financial Aid page.
