Paying for MCC

$3,932 3.18%

Undergraduate(in-state)

$5,992 3.11%

Undergraduate(out-of-state)

How much does it cost to go to Meridian Community College?

The 2024 tuition & fees of Meridian Community College is $3,932 for in-state and $5,992 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition for Associate Colleges' tuition of $12,791 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at 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 2024 Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateAssociate Colleges' Average
2022-2023$3,811 $5,811$12,571
2023-2024$3,932$5,992$12,791
Change % 2023-20243.18%3.11%1.75%
2024-2025 Estimate$4,057$6,179$13,016

How much do you actually pay at MCC?

The living costs at MCC is $8,370 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs decreased by 1.88% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.69%.

The MCC's 2024 COA is $14,302 for in-state and $16,362 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $18,312 for in-state and $20,372 for out-of-state students.

61% of enrolled 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 in-state and $11,708 for out-of-state students..

Meridian Community College 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-CampusOff-Campus
In-StateOut-StateIn-StateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$3,932$5,992$3,932$5,992
Room & Board$5,520$7,290
Personal Expenses$2,850$5,090
Books & Supplies$2,000$2,000
COA$14,302$16,362$18,312$20,372
COA with Financial Aid$9,648$11,708$13,658$15,718

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at MCC is $193 for Mississippi residents and $273 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge at MCC
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$187$265
2023-2024$193$273
2024-2025 (Estimate)$199$281

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.

Tuition Comparison between MCC and Similar Colleges
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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