by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Merritt College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Merritt College cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Merritt College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $8,703 for undergraduates. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $1,167.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,472 | $231 | $8,703 |
| In-State | $1,104 | $63 | $1,167 |
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 Merritt College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $8,703 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Merritt 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 Merritt College pay about $1,167 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how Merritt College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Merritt College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of -2.31% for the past five years, California residents could expect to pay $1,114 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 Merritt College would be $2,202, and $4,303 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 4.01% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $9,416 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $19,209 for two years and $39,991 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Merritt College.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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