Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Metropolitan Community College Area, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
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In-state students taking courses part-time pay $70 per credit. Students from out of state are charged $105 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $70 | $105 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Metropolitan Community College Area are shown below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $225 in-state and $225 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,150 | $4,725 |
| Fees | $225 | $225 |
| Total | $3,375 | $4,950 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.
This is how tuition at Metropolitan Community College Area has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,970 | $4,455 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,060 | $4,590 |
| One Year Ago | $3,060 | $4,590 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,150 | $4,725 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $5,095 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For more on financial aid at Metropolitan Community College Area, check out the Metropolitan Community College Area Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Metropolitan Community College Area Tuition & Fees page.