See current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Dodge City Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Dodge City Community College were $5,550 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,850. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $3,750 in-state and $3,750 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,800 | $2,100 |
| Fees | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Total | $5,550 | $5,850 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Dodge City Community College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Dodge City Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Dodge City Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Dodge City Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Dodge City Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,410 | $1,710 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,410 | $1,710 |
| One Year Ago | $1,800 | $2,100 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,800 | $2,100 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Dodge City Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 7.95%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,991. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 6.96%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,257.
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 | $5,991 | $6,257 |
| In 2 Years | $6,467 | $6,692 |
| In 3 Years | $6,981 | $7,157 |
| In 4 Years | $7,536 | $7,654 |
| In 5 Years | $8,135 | $8,186 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $27,760, or close to $26,975 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Dodge City Community College, check out the Dodge City Community College Financial Aid page.