by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Merced College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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In-state students taking courses part-time pay $46 per credit. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $351 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $351 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Merced College appear below.
Of that annual total, required fees came to $96 in-state and $96 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $8,424 |
| Fees | $96 | $96 |
| Total | $1,200 | $8,520 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
This is how tuition at Merced College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 4.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $8,900 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Merced College, head to the Merced College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Merced College Tuition & Fees page.