by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at El Paso Community College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
In this report, you’ll find:
Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $116 for every credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $201 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $116 | $201 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at El Paso Community College are broken out below.
Required fees account for added up to $600 in-state and $600 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,480 | $6,030 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Total | $4,080 | $6,630 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
This is how tuition at El Paso Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,784 | $4,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,784 | $4,824 |
| One Year Ago | $2,784 | $4,824 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,480 | $6,030 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 25.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $8,287 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For more on financial aid at El Paso Community College, head to the El Paso Community College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the El Paso Community College Tuition & Fees page.