How much has Mercer County Technical Education Center's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total costs of attendance has increased 17.93% from year 2013 where current year costs are $18,926 at Mercer County Technical Education Center. The tuition & fees of the largest program has raised from $3,200 (year 2013) to $5,877 (year 2024).

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Mercer County Technical Education Center over the past 11 years. The COA has increased 17.93% for that period where last year costs was $18,926. The total cost includes the tuition & fees and books & supplies costs of the largest vocational program in addition to the living costs.
Cost of Attendance Changes of Mercer County Technical Education Center (2013-2024)
YearLiving off CampusChanges by Year
2013-14$16,049-
2014-15$16,432 2.39%
2015-16$16,515 0.51%
2016-17$16,030 -2.94%
2017-18$19,950 24.45%
2018-19$17,612 -11.72%
2019-20$17,203 -2.32%
2020-21$17,045 -0.92%
2021-22$12,958 -23.98%
2022-23$18,665 44.04%
2023-24$18,926 1.40%

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

The following table and chart shows the tuition & fees change of the largest program at Mercer County Technical Education Center. The tuition & fees has increased 83.66% for last 11 years where the recent tuition & fees are $5,877.
Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program of Mercer County Technical Education Center (2013-2024)
YearTuition & FeesChanges By Year
2013-14 $3,200-
2014-15 $3,602 12.56%
2015-16 $3,685 2.30%
2016-17 $3,200 -13.16%
2017-18 $5,197 62.41%
2018-19 $5,462 5.10%
2019-20 $5,517 1.01%
2020-21 $5,477 -0.73%
2021-22 $1,714 -68.71%
2022-23 $5,162 201.17%
2023-24 $5,877 13.85%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased -19.40% from year 2013 to 2024 where current year costs are $1,886.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Mercer County Technical Education Center (2013-2024)
YearBooks & SuppliesChanges by Year
2013-14$3,033-
2014-15$3,014 -0.63%
2015-16$3,014 0.00%
2016-17$3,014 0.00%
2017-18$1,553 -48.47%
2018-19$2,070 33.29%
2019-20$1,606 -22.42%
2020-21$1,488 -7.35%
2021-22$1,584 6.45%
2022-23$2,340 47.73%
2023-24$1,886 -19.40%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 5.61% when living off campus from year 2013 to 2024.
Living Costs Changes of Mercer County Technical Education Center (2013-2024)
YearLiving Off CampusChanges by Year
2013-14$2,184-
2014-15$2,184
2015-16$2,184
2016-17$2,184
2017-18$5,520 34.47%
2018-19$2,399 -23.64%
2019-20$2,399
2020-21$2,399
2021-22$2,299 -4.17%
2022-23$2,937 15.56%
2023-24$2,937
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