by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Monterey Peninsula College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Monterey Peninsula College stood at $1,188 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $10,572. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $84 in-state and $84 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,488 |
| Fees | $84 | $84 |
| Total | $1,188 | $10,572 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Monterey Peninsula College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Monterey Peninsula College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. 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 |
Against the nationwide average, Monterey Peninsula College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Monterey Peninsula College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Monterey Peninsula College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,064 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,280 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,840 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $10,488 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Monterey Peninsula College has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 6.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $11,268 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse 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 0.28%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,191. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 9.32%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,557.
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 | $1,191 | $11,557 |
| In 2 Years | $1,194 | $12,634 |
| In 3 Years | $1,197 | $13,811 |
| In 4 Years | $1,200 | $15,098 |
| In 5 Years | $1,203 | $16,505 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $53,100, compared with about $4,782 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Monterey Peninsula College, visit the Monterey Peninsula College Financial Aid page.
