by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Alvin Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Alvin Community College amounted to $3,130 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $4,402. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees added up to $682 in-state and $682 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,448 | $3,720 |
| Fees | $682 | $682 |
| Total | $3,130 | $4,402 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Alvin Community College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Alvin Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Alvin Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Alvin Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Alvin Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,256 | $3,432 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,256 | $3,432 |
| One Year Ago | $2,448 | $3,720 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,448 | $3,720 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Alvin has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.42%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $3,237. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.21%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $4,543.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,237 | $4,543 |
| In 2 Years | $3,347 | $4,689 |
| In 3 Years | $3,461 | $4,839 |
| In 4 Years | $3,579 | $4,994 |
| In 5 Years | $3,701 | $5,154 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $19,065, compared with about $13,624 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Alvin Community College, see the Alvin Community College Financial Aid page.
