Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Trinidad State College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
In this report, you’ll find:
In-state students taking courses part-time pay $169 for each credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $282 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $169 | $282 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Trinidad State College follow below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $550 in-state and $550 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,058 | $6,768 |
| Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Total | $4,608 | $7,318 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Trinidad State College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,600 | $7,969 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,680 | $7,800 |
| One Year Ago | $3,940 | $6,572 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,058 | $6,768 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,536 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at Trinidad State College, take a look at the Trinidad State College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Trinidad State College Tuition & Fees page.