by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at San Diego Mesa College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $46 a credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $415 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $415 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at San Diego Mesa College appear below.
Required fees account for amounted to $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 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Tuition at San Diego Mesa College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 10.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $11,010 the year after.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget 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 information on financial aid at San Diego Mesa College, visit the San Diego Mesa College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the San Diego Mesa College Tuition & Fees page.