by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Mission College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mission College stood at $1,438 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $12,500. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees came to $58 in-state and $110 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $12,390 |
| Fees | $58 | $110 |
| Total | $1,438 | $12,500 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Mission College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Mission College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Mission College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Mission College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Mission College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,380 | $10,080 |
| One Year Ago | $1,380 | $12,120 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,380 | $12,390 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Mission College has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 2.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $12,778 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 6.70%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,534. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 13.70%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $14,212.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,534 | $14,212 |
| In 2 Years | $1,636 | $16,158 |
| In 3 Years | $1,745 | $18,371 |
| In 4 Years | $1,861 | $20,887 |
| In 5 Years | $1,985 | $23,747 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $69,628, versus roughly $6,776 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Mission College, check out the Mission College Financial Aid page.
