by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Barstow Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Barstow Community College were $1,104 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $9,744. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,744 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,104 | $9,744 |
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 decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Barstow Community College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Barstow Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Barstow Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Barstow Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Barstow Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,952 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $9,072 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,936 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,744 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Barstow Community College has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition dipped, which is unusual and can reflect a restated prior-year figure.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,104. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.98%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,034.
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 | $1,104 | $10,034 |
| In 2 Years | $1,104 | $10,332 |
| In 3 Years | $1,104 | $10,639 |
| In 4 Years | $1,104 | $10,955 |
| In 5 Years | $1,104 | $11,281 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $41,960, or close to $4,416 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Barstow Community College, see the Barstow Community College Financial Aid page.
