by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Palo Alto College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Palo Alto College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Palo Alto College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $14,122 for undergraduates. Those who hail from the state of Texas get a discount and only needed to pay $6,592 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $13,980 | $142 | $14,122 |
| In-State | $6,450 | $142 | $6,592 |
Palo Alto College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Palo Alto College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Palo Alto College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $14,122 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at Palo Alto College pay about $6,592 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how Palo Alto College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Palo Alto College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Palo Alto College increased with an average annual rate of 1.58% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $6,801 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Palo Alto College would be $13,710, and $27,855 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.71% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $14,323.
For two years This means an estimated $28,748 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Palo Alto College, and $57,907 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Palo Alto College.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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