Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Hutchinson Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Hutchinson Community College amounted to $3,840 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $4,770. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees were $870 in-state and $870 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,970 | $3,900 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Total | $3,840 | $4,770 |
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 decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What will Hutchinson Community College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Hutchinson Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Hutchinson Community College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Hutchinson Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Hutchinson Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,850 | $3,780 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,850 | $3,780 |
| One Year Ago | $2,910 | $3,840 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,970 | $3,900 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Hutchinson Community College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $4,844 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.75%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $3,945. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.19%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $4,874.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,945 | $4,874 |
| In 2 Years | $4,053 | $4,980 |
| In 3 Years | $4,164 | $5,089 |
| In 4 Years | $4,278 | $5,200 |
| In 5 Years | $4,395 | $5,313 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $20,143, or close to $16,440 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Hutchinson Community College, check out the Hutchinson Community College Financial Aid page.