by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Westmoreland County Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Westmoreland County Community College amounted to $10,224 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $14,424. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,824 in-state and $1,824 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $12,600 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Total | $10,224 | $14,424 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Westmoreland County Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Westmoreland County 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 PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Westmoreland County Community College is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Westmoreland County Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Westmoreland County Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,980 | $11,970 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,280 | $12,420 |
| One Year Ago | $8,400 | $12,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,400 | $12,600 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Westmoreland College has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.67%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $10,394. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.69%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $14,667.
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 | $10,394 | $14,667 |
| In 2 Years | $10,567 | $14,914 |
| In 3 Years | $10,742 | $15,165 |
| In 4 Years | $10,920 | $15,420 |
| In 5 Years | $11,101 | $15,679 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $60,166, compared with about $42,623 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Westmoreland County Community College, visit the Westmoreland County Community College Financial Aid page.
