by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Joliet Junior College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Joliet Junior College amounted to $12,750 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $13,800. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,050 in-state and $1,050 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,700 | $12,750 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Total | $12,750 | $13,800 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Joliet Junior College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Joliet Junior College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Joliet Junior College lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Joliet Junior College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Joliet Junior College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,520 | $12,360 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,700 | $12,750 |
| One Year Ago | $11,700 | $12,750 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,700 | $12,750 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Joliet Junior College has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.48%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $12,810. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.97%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $13,933.
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 | $12,810 | $13,933 |
| In 2 Years | $12,871 | $14,068 |
| In 3 Years | $12,932 | $14,204 |
| In 4 Years | $12,993 | $14,341 |
| In 5 Years | $13,055 | $14,480 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $56,546, or about $51,606 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Joliet Junior College, visit the Joliet Junior College Financial Aid page.
