by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Meridian Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Meridian Community College stood at $4,078 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,478. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $320 in-state and $320 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,758 | $6,158 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Total | $4,078 | $6,478 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Meridian Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Meridian Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Meridian Community College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Meridian Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Meridian Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,320 | $5,174 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,552 | $5,552 |
| One Year Ago | $3,658 | $5,718 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,758 | $6,158 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at MCC has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 7.7%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $6,976 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.51%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,261. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.09%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,872.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,261 | $6,872 |
| In 2 Years | $4,453 | $7,290 |
| In 3 Years | $4,653 | $7,734 |
| In 4 Years | $4,862 | $8,205 |
| In 5 Years | $5,081 | $8,705 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $30,101, or close to $18,229 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Meridian Community College, visit the Meridian Community College Financial Aid page.
