by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Marshalltown Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Marshalltown Community College ran $5,496 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,504. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for added up to $624 in-state and $624 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,872 | $5,880 |
| Fees | $624 | $624 |
| Total | $5,496 | $6,504 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Marshalltown Community College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Marshalltown Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Marshalltown Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Marshalltown Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Marshalltown Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,416 | $4,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,560 | $5,064 |
| One Year Ago | $4,680 | $5,184 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,872 | $5,880 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Marshalltown Community College has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 13.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $7,377 for the upcoming year.
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.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.93%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,657. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.17%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,905.
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 | $5,657 | $6,905 |
| In 2 Years | $5,822 | $7,330 |
| In 3 Years | $5,992 | $7,781 |
| In 4 Years | $6,167 | $8,260 |
| In 5 Years | $6,347 | $8,769 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $30,276, versus roughly $23,638 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Marshalltown Community College, go to the Marshalltown Community College Financial Aid page.
