by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Mid-Plains Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mid-Plains Community College amounted to $3,600 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $4,530. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $480 in-state and $480 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,120 | $4,050 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Total | $3,600 | $4,530 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Mid-Plains Community College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Mid-Plains Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Mid-Plains Community College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Mid-Plains Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Mid-Plains Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,940 | $3,840 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,000 | $3,900 |
| One Year Ago | $3,120 | $4,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,120 | $4,050 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Mid-Plains Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.73%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $3,662. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.60%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $4,602.
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 | $3,662 | $4,602 |
| In 2 Years | $3,725 | $4,675 |
| In 3 Years | $3,789 | $4,750 |
| In 4 Years | $3,854 | $4,826 |
| In 5 Years | $3,920 | $4,903 |
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 $18,853, versus roughly $15,030 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Mid-Plains Community College, check out the Mid-Plains Community College Financial Aid page.
