by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Metropolitan Community College Area, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan Community College Area amounted to $3,375 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $4,950. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees came to $225 in-state and $225 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,150 | $4,725 |
| Fees | $225 | $225 |
| Total | $3,375 | $4,950 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Metropolitan Community College Area charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Metropolitan Community College Area tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Metropolitan Community College Area sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Metropolitan Community College Area Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Metropolitan Community College Area has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,970 | $4,455 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,060 | $4,590 |
| One Year Ago | $3,060 | $4,590 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,150 | $4,725 |
The following chart shows how tuition at MCC has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $5,095 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.85%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $3,437. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.90%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $5,043.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,437 | $5,043 |
| In 2 Years | $3,500 | $5,138 |
| In 3 Years | $3,564 | $5,235 |
| In 4 Years | $3,630 | $5,334 |
| In 5 Years | $3,697 | $5,435 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $20,750, or close to $14,131 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Metropolitan Community College Area, check out the Metropolitan Community College Area Financial Aid page.
