by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Mercer County Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mercer County Community College ran $7,806 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $9,174. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,446 in-state and $1,446 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,360 | $7,728 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Total | $7,806 | $9,174 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Mercer County Community College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Mercer County Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Mercer County Community College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Mercer County Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Mercer County Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,728 | $7,056 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,848 | $7,254 |
| One Year Ago | $5,035 | $7,544 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,360 | $7,728 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Mercer County Community College has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $9,397 next 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.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 9.48%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,546. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.28%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,475.
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 | $8,546 | $9,475 |
| In 2 Years | $9,356 | $9,785 |
| In 3 Years | $10,243 | $10,106 |
| In 4 Years | $11,214 | $10,437 |
| In 5 Years | $12,277 | $10,779 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $39,803, or about $39,359 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Mercer County Community College, head to the Mercer County Community College Financial Aid page.
