by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Central Alabama Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Central Alabama Community College came in at $5,110 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,980. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees totaled $1,240 in-state and $1,240 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Total | $5,110 | $8,980 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Central Alabama Community College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Central Alabama Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Central Alabama Community College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Central Alabama Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Central Alabama Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Central Alabama Community College has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.6%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $9,121 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.20%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,171. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.37%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $9,103.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,171 | $9,103 |
| In 2 Years | $5,233 | $9,228 |
| In 3 Years | $5,295 | $9,354 |
| In 4 Years | $5,358 | $9,482 |
| In 5 Years | $5,422 | $9,612 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $37,167, or about $21,057 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Central Alabama Community College, see the Central Alabama Community College Financial Aid page.
