by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Metropolitan Community College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. You can jump to any of the following sections in our MCC cost report:
At Metropolitan Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $4,680 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Nebraska get a discount and only needed to pay $3,195 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $4,455 | $225 | $4,680 |
| In-State | $2,970 | $225 | $3,195 |
Metropolitan Community College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Metropolitan 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. Metropolitan Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $4,680 for out-of-state students.
In-state undergrads in Nebraska pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. MCC only charges $3,195 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how MCC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Metropolitan Community College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Metropolitan Community College increased with an average annual rate of 0.97% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $3,257 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at MCC would be $6,546, and $13,218 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.99%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $4,773 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $9,594 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at MCC, and $19,378 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at MCC.
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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