by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ran $7,100 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $9,600. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,100 | $9,600 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $9,600 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,840 | $9,210 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,110 | $9,600 |
| One Year Ago | $7,110 | $9,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,100 | $9,600 |
The following chart shows how tuition at MCC has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.27%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,190. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.41%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,735.
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 | $7,190 | $9,735 |
| In 2 Years | $7,281 | $9,872 |
| In 3 Years | $7,373 | $10,011 |
| In 4 Years | $7,466 | $10,152 |
| In 5 Years | $7,560 | $10,295 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $39,770, versus roughly $29,310 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, visit the Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Financial Aid page.
