by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Mountain Gateway Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mountain Gateway Community College were $5,022 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $11,460. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $120 in-state and $900 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $120 | $900 |
| Total | $5,022 | $11,460 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Mountain Gateway Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Mountain Gateway Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Mountain Gateway Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Mountain Gateway Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| One Year Ago | $4,758 | $10,056 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,902 | $10,560 |
The chart here shows how tuition at DSLCC has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $12,034 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.17%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,130. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.30%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $11,723.
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 | $5,130 | $11,723 |
| In 2 Years | $5,241 | $11,992 |
| In 3 Years | $5,354 | $12,267 |
| In 4 Years | $5,470 | $12,548 |
| In 5 Years | $5,588 | $12,836 |
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 $48,530, or close to $21,195 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 Mountain Gateway Community College, see the Mountain Gateway Community College Financial Aid page.
