by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for College of the Mainland, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of the Mainland stood at $3,450 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $4,140. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,450 | $4,140 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,450 | $4,140 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would College of the Mainland cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how College of the Mainland tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, College of the Mainland is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the College of the Mainland Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at College of the Mainland has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,550 | $3,450 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,550 | $3,450 |
| One Year Ago | $2,550 | $3,450 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,450 | $4,140 |
The chart here shows how tuition at COM has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 20.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $4,968 next year.
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.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.35%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $3,634. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.30%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $4,235.
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 | $3,634 | $4,235 |
| In 2 Years | $3,828 | $4,332 |
| In 3 Years | $4,032 | $4,431 |
| In 4 Years | $4,247 | $4,532 |
| In 5 Years | $4,474 | $4,636 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $17,530, or close to $15,741 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at College of the Mainland, go to the College of the Mainland Financial Aid page.
