by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Pikes Peak Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our PPCC cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Pikes Peak Community College ran about $15,403 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $3,981 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $15,102 | $301 | $15,403 |
| In-State | $3,680 | $301 | $3,981 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Pikes Peak Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Pikes Peak Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $15,403 for out-of-state students.
In-state undergrads in Colorado pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Colorado pay an average of $3,981 a year to attend PPCC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how PPCC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Pikes Peak Community College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Pikes Peak Community College increased with an average annual rate of 1.22% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $4,079 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state PPCC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $8,207, and four years would cost $16,616.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.06% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $15,731 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $31,629 for two years and $63,932 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at PPCC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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