by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Manhattan Area Technical College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Manhattan Area Technical College stood at $9,844 for the year for full-time undergrads. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $3,300; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,544 |
| Fees | $3,300 |
| Total | $9,844 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Manhattan Area Technical College charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Manhattan Area Technical College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Manhattan Area Technical College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Manhattan Area Technical College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Manhattan Area Technical College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,250 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,700 |
| One Year Ago | $5,976 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,544 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at MATC has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition went up 9.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $10,779 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.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 8.79%, which puts the figure next year near $10,708.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,708 |
| In 2 Years | $11,648 |
| In 3 Years | $12,671 |
| In 4 Years | $13,784 |
| In 5 Years | $14,994 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $48,811.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Manhattan Area Technical College, check out the Manhattan Area Technical College Financial Aid page.
