by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pearl River Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pearl River Community College ran $3,700 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $6,100. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $200 in-state and $200 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,500 | $5,900 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $3,700 | $6,100 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Pearl River Community College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Pearl River Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Pearl River Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Pearl River Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Pearl River Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,250 | $5,250 |
| One Year Ago | $3,400 | $5,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,500 | $5,900 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Pearl River Community College has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 9.3%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $6,664 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.89%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $3,769. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 10.97%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $6,769.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,769 | $6,769 |
| In 2 Years | $3,840 | $7,511 |
| In 3 Years | $3,912 | $8,335 |
| In 4 Years | $3,985 | $9,249 |
| In 5 Years | $4,060 | $10,263 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $31,864, versus roughly $15,506 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Pearl River Community College, see the Pearl River Community College Financial Aid page.
