by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County Community College were $11,970 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $17,250. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $2,010 in-state and $2,310 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,960 | $14,940 |
| Fees | $2,010 | $2,310 |
| Total | $11,970 | $17,250 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Montgomery County Community College charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Montgomery County Community College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Montgomery County Community College is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Montgomery County Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Montgomery County Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,640 | $12,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,880 | $13,320 |
| One Year Ago | $9,360 | $14,040 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,960 | $14,940 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Montco has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 6.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $18,355 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover 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 4.98%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $12,565. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.85%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $18,086.
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 | $12,565 | $18,086 |
| In 2 Years | $13,190 | $18,963 |
| In 3 Years | $13,846 | $19,882 |
| In 4 Years | $14,535 | $20,846 |
| In 5 Years | $15,258 | $21,856 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $77,777, or about $54,136 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 Montgomery County Community College, see the Montgomery County Community College Financial Aid page.
