Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at College of the Mainland, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
In this report, you’ll find:
In-state part-time students are charged $115 for each credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $138 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $115 | $138 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at College of the Mainland follow below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,450 | $4,140 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,450 | $4,140 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board.
Here’s how tuition at College of the Mainland has tracked across the last few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 20.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $4,968 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at College of the Mainland, take a look at the College of the Mainland Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the College of the Mainland Tuition & Fees page.