by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Orange Coast College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $46 per credit. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $412 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $412 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Orange Coast College are listed below.
Required fees account for amounted to $104 in-state and $104 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,536 |
| Fees | $104 | $104 |
| Total | $1,392 | $11,640 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board.
Below is how tuition at Orange Coast College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,304 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,664 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,888 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $11,536 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 16.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $13,580 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For more on financial aid at Orange Coast College, head to the Orange Coast College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Orange Coast College Tuition & Fees page.