Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Mountwest Community and Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mountwest Community and Technical College amounted to $4,938 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,304. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,938 | $12,304 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,938 | $12,304 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Mountwest Community and Technical College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Mountwest Community and Technical College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Mountwest Community and Technical College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Mountwest Community and Technical College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Mountwest Community and Technical College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,692 | $11,688 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,818 | $12,004 |
| One Year Ago | $4,818 | $12,004 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,938 | $12,304 |
The chart here shows how tuition at MCTC has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,611 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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 1.73%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,023. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.73%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,517.
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 | $5,023 | $12,517 |
| In 2 Years | $5,109 | $12,734 |
| In 3 Years | $5,197 | $12,954 |
| In 4 Years | $5,286 | $13,178 |
| In 5 Years | $5,377 | $13,406 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $51,383, or close to $20,615 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Mountwest Community and Technical College, head to the Mountwest Community and Technical College Financial Aid page.