by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at San Diego Mesa College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at San Diego Mesa College ran $1,146 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $10,002. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees were $42 in-state and $42 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,960 |
| Fees | $42 | $42 |
| Total | $1,146 | $10,002 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will San Diego Mesa College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how San Diego Mesa College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, San Diego Mesa College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the San Diego Mesa College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at San Diego Mesa College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,400 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,048 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,960 |
This chart shows the way tuition at San Diego Mesa College has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 10.1%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $11,010 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.06%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,146. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 6.54%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,656.
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 | $1,146 | $10,656 |
| In 2 Years | $1,146 | $11,352 |
| In 3 Years | $1,146 | $12,094 |
| In 4 Years | $1,146 | $12,885 |
| In 5 Years | $1,146 | $13,727 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $46,987, versus roughly $4,584 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at San Diego Mesa College, visit the San Diego Mesa College Financial Aid page.
