by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Dutchess Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Dutchess Community College were $5,670 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $10,670. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $670 in-state and $670 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Fees | $670 | $670 |
| Total | $5,670 | $10,670 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Dutchess Community College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Dutchess Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Dutchess Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Dutchess Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Dutchess Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,450 | $8,900 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,600 | $9,200 |
| One Year Ago | $4,800 | $9,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,000 | $10,000 |
The chart here shows how tuition at DCC has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 4.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $11,114 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.45%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,922. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.22%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,120.
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 | $5,922 | $11,120 |
| In 2 Years | $6,185 | $11,589 |
| In 3 Years | $6,460 | $12,078 |
| In 4 Years | $6,747 | $12,587 |
| In 5 Years | $7,047 | $13,118 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $47,374, versus roughly $25,314 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Dutchess Community College, head to the Dutchess Community College Financial Aid page.
