by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Pratt Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pratt Community College amounted to $4,356 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $4,936. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees were $2,020 in-state and $2,120 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,336 | $2,816 |
| Fees | $2,020 | $2,120 |
| Total | $4,356 | $4,936 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Pratt Community College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Pratt Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Pratt Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Pratt Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Pratt Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,112 | $2,528 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,176 | $2,592 |
| One Year Ago | $2,240 | $2,688 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,336 | $2,816 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Pratt Community College has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 4.8%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $5,171 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.69%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,516. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.72%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $5,119.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,516 | $5,119 |
| In 2 Years | $4,682 | $5,309 |
| In 3 Years | $4,854 | $5,506 |
| In 4 Years | $5,032 | $5,710 |
| In 5 Years | $5,217 | $5,922 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $21,644, or about $19,084 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Pratt Community College, see the Pratt Community College Financial Aid page.
