by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Mercer County Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Mercer County Community College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Mercer County Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $8,328 in 2020-2021. If you were a New Jersey resident, the yearly charges were $6,000.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $7,056 | $1,272 | $8,328 |
| In-State | $4,728 | $1,272 | $6,000 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Mercer County Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Mercer County Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $8,328 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from New Jersey pay an average of $6,000 a year to attend Mercer County Community College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how Mercer County Community College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Mercer County Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 3.70% for the past five years, New Jersey residents could expect to pay $6,452 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Mercer County Community College would be $13,142, and $27,273 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 2.97% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $8,830.
This would result in a total cost of $17,921 for two years and $36,921 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Mercer County Community College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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