by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Tompkins Cortland Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Tompkins Cortland Community College stood at $6,970 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,855. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,400 in-state and $1,400 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,570 | $11,455 |
| Fees | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $6,970 | $12,855 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Tompkins Cortland Community College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Tompkins Cortland Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Tompkins Cortland Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Tompkins Cortland Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Tompkins Cortland Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,355 | $11,010 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,462 | $11,230 |
| One Year Ago | $5,570 | $11,455 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,570 | $11,455 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Tompkins Cortland has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.71%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,089. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.54%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $13,053.
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 | $7,089 | $13,053 |
| In 2 Years | $7,210 | $13,254 |
| In 3 Years | $7,333 | $13,458 |
| In 4 Years | $7,458 | $13,665 |
| In 5 Years | $7,585 | $13,875 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $53,430, versus roughly $29,090 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Tompkins Cortland Community College, go to the Tompkins Cortland Community College Financial Aid page.
