Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Niagara County Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Niagara County Community College came in at $6,894 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,030. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,758 in-state and $1,758 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,136 | $10,272 |
| Fees | $1,758 | $1,758 |
| Total | $6,894 | $12,030 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Niagara County Community College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Niagara County Community College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Niagara County Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Niagara County Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Niagara County Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,944 | $9,888 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,040 | $10,080 |
| One Year Ago | $5,136 | $10,272 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,136 | $10,272 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Niagara County Community College has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, 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 4.90%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,231. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.28%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,425.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,231 | $12,425 |
| In 2 Years | $7,585 | $12,833 |
| In 3 Years | $7,956 | $13,254 |
| In 4 Years | $8,345 | $13,689 |
| In 5 Years | $8,753 | $14,138 |
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 $52,201, or about $31,117 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Niagara County Community College, see the Niagara County Community College Financial Aid page.