by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Dawson Community College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $158 for each credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $251 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $158 | $251 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Dawson Community College are listed below.
Required fees account for amounted to $2,280 in-state and $2,280 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,740 | $7,530 |
| Fees | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Total | $7,020 | $9,810 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover housing and meals.
Here’s how tuition at Dawson Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,900 | $6,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,230 | $6,930 |
| One Year Ago | $4,590 | $7,290 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,740 | $7,530 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $10,132 the year after.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Dawson Community College, take a look at the Dawson Community College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Dawson Community College Tuition & Fees page.