by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Mineral Area College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mineral Area College amounted to $7,010 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,570. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees totaled $980 in-state and $980 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,030 | $7,590 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
| Total | $7,010 | $8,570 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Mineral Area College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Mineral Area College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Mineral Area College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Mineral Area College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Mineral Area College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,830 | $6,390 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,130 | $6,690 |
| One Year Ago | $5,730 | $7,290 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,030 | $7,590 |
The chart here shows how tuition at MAC has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 4.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $8,922 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 10.53%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,747. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 8.27%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,278.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,747 | $9,278 |
| In 2 Years | $8,562 | $10,044 |
| In 3 Years | $9,463 | $10,874 |
| In 4 Years | $10,459 | $11,772 |
| In 5 Years | $11,559 | $12,744 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $41,968, compared with about $36,231 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Mineral Area College, go to the Mineral Area College Financial Aid page.
