How much has Messenger's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 26.21% from 2014 ($23,676), where Messenger's current cost is $29,881. In 2024, the COA is increased by 14.05% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $8,878 (2014) to $11,200 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 49.33% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Messenger College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 26.21% for that period where the last year costs were $29,881. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 49.33% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $11,200. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Messenger College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2014-15$8,878-
2015-16$8,878 0.00%
2016-17$9,120 2.73%
2017-18$9,120 0.00%
2018-19$9,180 0.66%
2019-20$11,486 25.12%
2020-21$11,780 2.56%
2021-22$10,830 -8.06%
2022-23$11,040 1.94%
2023-24$11,200 1.45%
Messenger College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has increased 7.14% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,400-
2015-16$1,400 0.00%
2016-17$1,000 -28.57%
2017-18$1,000 0.00%
2018-19$1,000 0.00%
2019-20$1,000 0.00%
2020-21$1,000 0.00%
2021-22$1,000 0.00%
2022-23$1,000 0.00%
2023-24$1,500 50.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 35.33% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 88.47% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Messenger College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$13,398$13,320-
2015-16$11,398$13,900 -14.93%
2016-17$12,022$14,385 5.47%
2017-18$12,022$14,385
2018-19$12,022$14,385
2019-20$12,245$15,561 1.85%
2020-21$12,245$15,561
2021-22$12,245$15,561
2022-23$14,159$17,991 15.63%
2023-24$17,181$23,781 21.34%
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