by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Muskegon Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Muskegon Community College ran $11,970 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $16,010. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees were $1,850 in-state and $1,850 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,120 | $14,160 |
| Fees | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Total | $11,970 | $16,010 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Muskegon Community College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Muskegon Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Muskegon Community College lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Muskegon Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Muskegon Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,080 | $12,720 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,360 | $13,080 |
| One Year Ago | $9,720 | $13,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,120 | $14,160 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Muskegon Community College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.1%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $16,669 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get 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 3.65%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $12,406. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.62%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $16,589.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,406 | $16,589 |
| In 2 Years | $12,858 | $17,189 |
| In 3 Years | $13,327 | $17,811 |
| In 4 Years | $13,813 | $18,455 |
| In 5 Years | $14,317 | $19,123 |
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 $70,044, or close to $52,404 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Muskegon Community College, check out the Muskegon Community College Financial Aid page.
