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COM Cost Per Credit Hour

$115 In-State Per Credit Hour
$138 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

How Much Does It Cost to Study at College of the Mainland as a Part-Time Student?

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:

How Much Will COM Charge Per Credit Hour?

$115 In-State Per Credit Hour
$138 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

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.

How Has Tuition Changed at COM in Recent Years

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.

Factor Future Tuition Hikes Into Your Plan

Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

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.

Options to Finance Your COM Degree

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.

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