by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northampton County Area Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northampton County Area Community College ran $11,370 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $15,270. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $3,570 in-state and $3,570 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,800 | $11,700 |
| Fees | $3,570 | $3,570 |
| Total | $11,370 | $15,270 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Northampton County Area Community College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Northampton County Area Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Northampton County Area Community College sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Northampton County Area Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Northampton County Area Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,960 | $10,440 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,200 | $10,800 |
| One Year Ago | $7,500 | $11,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,800 | $11,700 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Northampton Community College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $15,880 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.18%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $11,731. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.04%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $15,275.
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 | $11,731 | $15,275 |
| In 2 Years | $12,104 | $15,280 |
| In 3 Years | $12,489 | $15,285 |
| In 4 Years | $12,886 | $15,290 |
| In 5 Years | $13,296 | $15,295 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $61,130, compared with about $49,210 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Northampton County Area Community College, head to the Northampton County Area Community College Financial Aid page.
