Here are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Tillamook Bay Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Tillamook Bay Community College amounted to $4,896 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $5,616. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees were $936 in-state and $936 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,960 | $4,680 |
| Fees | $936 | $936 |
| Total | $4,896 | $5,616 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Tillamook Bay Community College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Tillamook Bay Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Tillamook Bay Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Tillamook Bay Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Tillamook Bay Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,744 | $4,464 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,816 | $4,536 |
| One Year Ago | $3,888 | $4,392 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,960 | $4,680 |
The chart here shows how tuition at TBCC has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 6.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $5,984 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.97%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,090. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.50%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $5,812.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,090 | $5,812 |
| In 2 Years | $5,292 | $6,015 |
| In 3 Years | $5,502 | $6,225 |
| In 4 Years | $5,720 | $6,443 |
| In 5 Years | $5,947 | $6,668 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $24,495, versus roughly $21,604 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Tillamook Bay Community College, see the Tillamook Bay Community College Financial Aid page.