by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Mesalands Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Mesalands Community College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Mesalands Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $3,408 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of New Mexico get a discount and only needed to pay $2,136 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $2,784 | $624 | $3,408 |
| In-State | $1,512 | $624 | $2,136 |
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 Mesalands Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Mesalands Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $3,408 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Mesalands Community College only charges $2,136 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Mesalands Community College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southwest | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Mesalands Community College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Mesalands Community College increased with an average annual rate of 5.73% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $2,388 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Mesalands Community College would be $4,912, and $10,403 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 5.41% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $3,787 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $7,779 for two years and $16,423 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Mesalands Community College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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