Mercer County Community College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,000

Cost of attendance at Mercer County Community College in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,328

Cost of attendance at Mercer County Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Mercer County Community College was $12,477. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Mercer County Community College

Mercer County Community College net price calculator

$12,477

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average	$14,691
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Mercer County Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,477	$5,299 (74%)	$11,752	$11,203	$14,121	$16,835	$18,588
2021	$7,178	$611 (9%)	$8,546	$8,665	$10,115	$11,437	$11,963
2020	$6,567	$44	$6,625	$9,018	$9,350	$11,098	$11,468
2019	$6,611	$596 (10%)	$3,339	$5,457	$7,580	$8,762	$9,595
2018	$6,015	$566 (10%)	$3,544	$4,111	$6,508	$8,869	$9,527
2017	$5,449	$39	$3,208	$3,488	$6,415	$8,913	$9,531
2016	$5,410	$103 (2%)	$743	$4,632	$7,049	$7,186	$5,146
2015	$5,307	$99 (2%)	$2,122	$3,647	$6,061	$6,197	$4,322
2014	$5,208	--	$2,040	$3,537	$5,872	$6,069	$4,209

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Mercer County Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,148	$324 (2%)	$6,000	$12,684	$1,464
2021	$19,824	$67	$5,814	$12,590	$1,420
2020	$19,891	$487 (3%)	$5,881	$12,590	$1,420
2019	$19,404	$835 (4%)	$5,394	$12,590	$1,420
2018	$18,569	$239 (1%)	$5,088	$12,091	$1,390
2017	$18,330	$556 (3%)	$4,932	$12,034	$1,364
2016	$17,774	$400 (2%)	$4,788	$11,666	$1,320
2015	$18,174	$1,374 (8%)	$4,644	$12,232	$1,298
2014	$16,800	$120	$4,500	$11,120	$1,180
2013	$16,680	--	$4,380	$11,120	$1,180

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Mercer County Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,464.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Mercer County Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,284

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,284
How much is Mercer County Community College application fees?: Mercer County Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Mercer County Community College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Mercer County Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$248	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$346	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mercer County Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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