Paying for Meridian Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $3,932 3.18% $5,992 3.11%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Meridian Community College (MCC) are $3,932 for Mississippi residents and $5,992 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,647 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,654. It could cover 77.67% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $9,648 for Mississippi residents and $11,708 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Meridian Community College is $3,932 for Mississippi residents and $5,992 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.18% for Mississippi residents and increased by 3.11% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($4,864) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,647.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MCC is $4,057 for Mississippi residents and $6,179 for out-of-state students, a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
MCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$3,811 $5,811$8,530
2023-2024$3,932$5,992$8,370
Change % 2023-20243.18%3.11%-1.88%
2024-2025$4,057$6,179$8,213

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at MCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $193 for Mississippi residents and $273 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$187$265
2023-2024$193$273
2024-2025$199$281

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $8,370 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 1.88% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.69% compared to the previous year.
The MCC's 2024 on-campus COA is $14,302 for state residents and $16,362 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $18,312 for state residents and $20,372 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At MCC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$3,932
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$5,992
Room & Board$5,520$7,290
Personal Expenses$2,850$5,090
Books & Supplies$2,000
COA (In-State)$14,302$18,312
COA (Out-of-State)$16,362$20,372
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

MCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Meridian Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to MCC
In-StateOut-of-State
Meridian Community College$3,932$5,992
Hinds Community College$3,825$6,875
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College$3,950$7,250
Northwest Mississippi Community College$3,660$6,060
Pearl River Community College$3,650$5,650
Holmes Community College$3,510$6,210
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