by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Mineral Area College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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In-state students taking courses part-time pay $191 for every credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $243 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $191 | $243 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Mineral Area College follow below.
Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $980 in-state and $980 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,030 | $7,590 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
| Total | $7,010 | $8,570 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Tuition at Mineral Area College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 4.1%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $8,922 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For details on financial aid availability at Mineral Area College, take a look at the Mineral Area College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Mineral Area College Tuition & Fees page.