by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Mendocino College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mendocino College stood at $1,423 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,003. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $43 in-state and $43 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $9,960 |
| Fees | $43 | $43 |
| Total | $1,423 | $10,003 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Mendocino College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Mendocino College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Mendocino College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Mendocino College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Mendocino College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,380 | $8,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,380 | $8,850 |
| One Year Ago | $1,380 | $8,850 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,380 | $9,960 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Mendocino College has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 12.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $11,257 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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 0.00%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,423. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.94%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,596.
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 | $1,423 | $10,596 |
| In 2 Years | $1,423 | $11,225 |
| In 3 Years | $1,423 | $11,891 |
| In 4 Years | $1,423 | $12,596 |
| In 5 Years | $1,423 | $13,343 |
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 $46,308, compared with about $5,692 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Mendocino College, see the Mendocino College Financial Aid page.
