by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Independence 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 Independence Community College came in at $4,740 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $4,950. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees were $2,340 in-state and $2,340 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,400 | $2,610 |
| Fees | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| Total | $4,740 | $4,950 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Independence Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Independence Community College prices compare to peer schools. 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 |
Compared to colleges across the country, Independence Community College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Independence Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Independence Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| One Year Ago | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,400 | $2,610 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Independence Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 13.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $5,592 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.52%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,811. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.45%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $5,021.
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 | $4,811 | $5,021 |
| In 2 Years | $4,884 | $5,093 |
| In 3 Years | $4,958 | $5,166 |
| In 4 Years | $5,033 | $5,240 |
| In 5 Years | $5,109 | $5,315 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $20,520, or about $19,686 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Independence Community College, go to the Independence Community College Financial Aid page.
