Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Holyoke Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Holyoke Community College ran $5,988 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $10,932. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $300 in-state and $300 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,688 | $10,632 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Total | $5,988 | $10,932 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Holyoke Community College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Holyoke Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Holyoke Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Holyoke Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Holyoke Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,088 | $10,032 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,280 | $10,224 |
| One Year Ago | $5,520 | $10,464 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,688 | $10,632 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Holyoke Community College has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 1.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $11,107 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.65%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $6,206. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.93%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $11,143.
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 | $6,206 | $11,143 |
| In 2 Years | $6,432 | $11,358 |
| In 3 Years | $6,666 | $11,577 |
| In 4 Years | $6,909 | $11,800 |
| In 5 Years | $7,161 | $12,028 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $45,878, versus roughly $26,213 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Holyoke Community College, go to the Holyoke Community College Financial Aid page.