Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northeast Alabama Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northeast Alabama Community College amounted to $5,040 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $8,910. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for totaled $1,170 in-state and $1,170 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Total | $5,040 | $8,910 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Northeast Alabama Community College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Northeast Alabama Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Northeast Alabama Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Northeast Alabama Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Northeast Alabama Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Northeast has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.6%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $9,050 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 more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.22%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,101. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.38%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,033.
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 | $5,101 | $9,033 |
| In 2 Years | $5,163 | $9,158 |
| In 3 Years | $5,225 | $9,284 |
| In 4 Years | $5,288 | $9,412 |
| In 5 Years | $5,352 | $9,542 |
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 $36,887, or close to $20,777 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Northeast Alabama Community College, visit the Northeast Alabama Community College Financial Aid page.