by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Mesa Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mesa Community College ran $2,358 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $8,958. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $30 in-state and $30 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Total | $2,358 | $8,958 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Mesa Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Mesa Community College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Mesa Community College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Mesa Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Mesa Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| One Year Ago | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,328 | $8,928 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Mesa Community College has moved over recent reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See 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 4.64%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $2,467. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.69%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,377.
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 | $2,467 | $9,377 |
| In 2 Years | $2,581 | $9,816 |
| In 3 Years | $2,700 | $10,275 |
| In 4 Years | $2,825 | $10,756 |
| In 5 Years | $2,956 | $11,259 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $40,224, or close to $10,573 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Mesa Community College, head to the Mesa Community College Financial Aid page.
