Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Northampton County Area Community College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
In this report, you’ll find:
For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $260 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $390 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $260 | $390 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Northampton County Area Community College are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $3,570 in-state and $3,570 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,800 | $11,700 |
| Fees | $3,570 | $3,570 |
| Total | $11,370 | $15,270 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Tuition at Northampton County Area Community College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $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.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Northampton County Area Community College, head to the Northampton County Area Community College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Northampton County Area Community College Tuition & Fees page.