by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Mt Hood Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mt Hood Community College amounted to $5,247 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $9,819. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $783 in-state and $783 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,464 | $9,036 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
| Total | $5,247 | $9,819 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Mt Hood Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Mt Hood Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Mt Hood Community College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Mt Hood Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Mt Hood Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,248 | $8,604 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,320 | $8,748 |
| One Year Ago | $4,392 | $8,892 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,464 | $9,036 |
The following chart shows how tuition at MHCC has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $9,978 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,327. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.58%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,973.
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 | $5,327 | $9,973 |
| In 2 Years | $5,408 | $10,130 |
| In 3 Years | $5,490 | $10,289 |
| In 4 Years | $5,574 | $10,451 |
| In 5 Years | $5,659 | $10,615 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $40,843, or about $21,799 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Mt Hood Community College, check out the Mt Hood Community College Financial Aid page.
