by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Finger Lakes Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Finger Lakes Community College amounted to $6,234 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,418. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for amounted to $858 in-state and $858 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,376 | $7,560 |
| Fees | $858 | $858 |
| Total | $6,234 | $8,418 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Finger Lakes Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Finger Lakes Community College costs compare against other 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 | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Finger Lakes Community College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Finger Lakes Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Finger Lakes Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,968 | $5,956 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,112 | $6,144 |
| One Year Ago | $5,280 | $7,392 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,376 | $7,560 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Finger Lakes Community College has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 2.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $8,609 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, 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 the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.90%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,414. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 8.11%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,100.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,414 | $9,100 |
| In 2 Years | $6,600 | $9,837 |
| In 3 Years | $6,791 | $10,634 |
| In 4 Years | $6,988 | $11,496 |
| In 5 Years | $7,190 | $12,428 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $41,067, or about $26,793 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Finger Lakes Community College, check out the Finger Lakes Community College Financial Aid page.
