by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Orion Technical College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Orion Technical College came in at $15,600 each year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees were $900; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,700 |
| Fees | $900 |
| Total | $15,600 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Orion Technical College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Orion Technical College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Orion Technical College sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Orion Technical College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Orion Technical College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,450 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,700 |
| One Year Ago | $14,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,700 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Hamilton Technical College has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.59%, putting next year’s cost near $16,004.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,004 |
| In 2 Years | $16,418 |
| In 3 Years | $16,843 |
| In 4 Years | $17,279 |
| In 5 Years | $17,726 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $66,544.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Orion Technical College, check out the Orion Technical College Financial Aid page.
