Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Orange County Community College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $242 per credit. Out-of-state part-time students pay $484 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $242 | $484 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Orange County Community College follow below.
Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $718 in-state and $718 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,808 | $11,616 |
| Fees | $718 | $718 |
| Total | $6,526 | $12,334 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at Orange County Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,376 | $10,752 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,544 | $11,088 |
| One Year Ago | $5,664 | $11,328 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,808 | $11,616 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $12,647 the year after.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Orange County Community College, check out the Orange County Community College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Orange County Community College Tuition & Fees page.