by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Merced College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Merced College amounted to $1,200 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $8,520. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $96 in-state and $96 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $8,424 |
| Fees | $96 | $96 |
| Total | $1,200 | $8,520 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Merced College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Merced 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 CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Merced College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Merced College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Merced College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,368 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,800 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $8,064 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $8,424 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Merced Community College District has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $8,900 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.56%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,206. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.61%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $8,912.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,206 | $8,912 |
| In 2 Years | $1,212 | $9,322 |
| In 3 Years | $1,218 | $9,751 |
| In 4 Years | $1,224 | $10,200 |
| In 5 Years | $1,230 | $10,670 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $38,185, or about $4,860 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Merced College, head to the Merced College Financial Aid page.
