by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Madera Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Madera Community College amounted to $1,378 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,638. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees added up to $46 in-state and $46 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,332 | $8,592 |
| Fees | $46 | $46 |
| Total | $1,378 | $8,638 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What does Madera Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Madera Community College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Madera Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Madera Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Madera Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,304 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,664 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $9,408 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,332 | $8,592 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Madera Community College has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition dipped, which is unusual and can reflect a restated prior-year figure.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 6.55%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,468. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.42%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $8,761.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,468 | $8,761 |
| In 2 Years | $1,564 | $8,885 |
| In 3 Years | $1,666 | $9,011 |
| In 4 Years | $1,775 | $9,139 |
| In 5 Years | $1,891 | $9,269 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $35,796, or about $6,473 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Madera Community College, check out the Madera Community College Financial Aid page.
