by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Estrella Mountain Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Estrella Mountain Community College ran $2,358 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,958. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals were $30 in-state and $30 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Total | $2,358 | $8,958 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Estrella Mountain Community College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Estrella Mountain Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Estrella Mountain Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Estrella Mountain Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Estrella Mountain Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| One Year Ago | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,328 | $8,928 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Estrella Mountain Community College has trended over the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.64%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $2,467. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.69%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,377.
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 | $2,467 | $9,377 |
| In 2 Years | $2,581 | $9,816 |
| In 3 Years | $2,700 | $10,275 |
| In 4 Years | $2,825 | $10,756 |
| In 5 Years | $2,956 | $11,259 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $40,224, or close to $10,573 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Estrella Mountain Community College, visit the Estrella Mountain Community College Financial Aid page.
