by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Merritt College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Merritt College were $1,258 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $9,898. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for came to $154 in-state and $154 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,744 |
| Fees | $154 | $154 |
| Total | $1,258 | $9,898 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Merritt College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Merritt College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Merritt College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Merritt College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Merritt College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,744 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Merritt College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 15.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $11,384 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.60%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,290. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.58%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $10,351.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,290 | $10,351 |
| In 2 Years | $1,323 | $10,824 |
| In 3 Years | $1,357 | $11,319 |
| In 4 Years | $1,392 | $11,837 |
| In 5 Years | $1,428 | $12,378 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $44,331, or about $5,362 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Merritt College, go to the Merritt College Financial Aid page.
