See current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Richmond Community College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $76 for each credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $268 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $76 | $268 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Richmond Community College are listed below.
Of that annual total, required fees came to $132 in-state and $132 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Fees | $132 | $132 |
| Total | $1,956 | $6,564 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board.
Below is how tuition at Richmond Community College has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| One Year Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,824 | $6,432 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition declined relative to the prior year, which is unusual and may reflect a restated figure.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Richmond Community College, visit the Richmond Community College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Richmond Community College Tuition & Fees page.