NCMC Cost Per Credit Hour Report

How Much Does It Cost to Attend North Central Michigan College Part-Time?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at North Central Michigan College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.

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What Does NCMC Charge Part-Time Students?

$250 In-State Per Credit Hour

$320 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $250 for every credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $320 a credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$250	$320

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at North Central Michigan College appear below.

Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $990 in-state and $990 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,500	$9,600
Fees	$990	$990
Total	$8,490	$10,590

These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.

How Has Tuition Changed at NCMC Recently?

Here’s how tuition at North Central Michigan College has tracked across the last few reported years.

Year	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State Tuition
Three Years Ago	$6,132	$7,952
Two Years Ago	$6,870	$8,910
One Year Ago	$7,200	$9,300
Most Recent Year	$7,500	$9,600

Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.2%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $10,931 for the upcoming year.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.

Ways to Pay for Your NCMC Coursework

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.

To learn about the aid available at North Central Michigan College, see the North Central Michigan College Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the North Central Michigan College Tuition & Fees page.