by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northwest State Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northwest State Community College were $4,698 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $9,170. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $82 in-state and $82 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,616 | $9,088 |
| Fees | $82 | $82 |
| Total | $4,698 | $9,170 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Northwest State Community College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Northwest State Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Northwest State Community College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Northwest State Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Northwest State Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,256 | $8,368 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,496 | $8,848 |
| One Year Ago | $4,496 | $8,848 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,616 | $9,088 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Northwest State Community College has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 2.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $9,418 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.72%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,825. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.79%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $9,425.
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 | $4,825 | $9,425 |
| In 2 Years | $4,956 | $9,687 |
| In 3 Years | $5,090 | $9,957 |
| In 4 Years | $5,228 | $10,234 |
| In 5 Years | $5,370 | $10,519 |
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 $39,303, compared with about $20,099 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Northwest State Community College, check out the Northwest State Community College Financial Aid page.
