by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Truckee Meadows Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Truckee Meadows Community College ran $3,352 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $12,018. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for totaled $382 in-state and $382 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,970 | $11,636 |
| Fees | $382 | $382 |
| Total | $3,352 | $12,018 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Truckee Meadows Community College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Truckee Meadows Community College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Truckee Meadows Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Truckee Meadows Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Truckee Meadows Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,634 | $10,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,862 | $10,339 |
| One Year Ago | $2,772 | $10,871 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,970 | $11,636 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Truckee Meadows Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 7.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,863 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.61%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $3,506. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.25%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,528.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,506 | $12,528 |
| In 2 Years | $3,667 | $13,060 |
| In 3 Years | $3,835 | $13,615 |
| In 4 Years | $4,011 | $14,193 |
| In 5 Years | $4,195 | $14,796 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $53,396, compared with about $15,019 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Truckee Meadows Community College, go to the Truckee Meadows Community College Financial Aid page.
