by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Palo Alto College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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In-state part-time students are charged $180 a credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $327 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $180 | $327 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Palo Alto College are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $142 in-state and $142 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,400 | $9,810 |
| Fees | $142 | $142 |
| Total | $5,542 | $9,952 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Below is how tuition at Palo Alto College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,450 | $13,980 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,450 | $13,980 |
| One Year Ago | $6,750 | $14,280 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,400 | $9,810 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For more on financial aid at Palo Alto College, check out the Palo Alto College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Palo Alto College Tuition & Fees page.