by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Pierce College District, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
Here’s what this page covers:
In-state part-time students are charged $128 for every credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $146 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $128 | $146 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Pierce College District are broken out below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $643 in-state and $643 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,775 | $5,333 |
| Fees | $643 | $643 |
| Total | $5,418 | $5,976 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Here’s how tuition at Pierce College District has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,825 | $4,287 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,927 | $4,290 |
| One Year Ago | $4,074 | $4,599 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,775 | $5,333 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 16.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $6,929 the year after.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
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 price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about the aid available at Pierce College District, see the Pierce College District Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Pierce College District Tuition & Fees page.