Pearl River Community College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,500

Cost of attendance at Pearl River Community College in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

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

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,500

Cost of attendance at Pearl River 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.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
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 Pearl River Community College was $5,358. 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 Pearl River Community College

Pearl River Community College net price calculator

$5,358

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

Mississippi's average	$13,768
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Pearl River 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	$5,358	$311 (6%)	$3,930	$4,985	$6,818	$9,212	$9,767
2021	$5,047	$1,635 (24%)	$3,073	$3,036	$5,001	$7,273	$8,519
2020	$6,682	$1,625 (20%)	$5,488	$5,553	$8,466	$10,480	$11,027
2019	$8,307	$374 (5%)	$6,987	$7,542	$9,806	$12,049	$11,779
2018	$7,933	$811 (11%)	$7,226	$8,006	$9,780	$10,767	$11,140
2017	$7,122	$81 (1%)	$6,112	$6,751	$8,142	$9,547
2016	$7,041	$5,204 (283%)	$6,625	$7,099	$8,576	$9,791	$10,812
2015	$1,837	$669 (57%)	$1,079	$1,597	$3,631	$4,908	$4,716
2014	$1,168	--	$128	$539	$1,935	$3,711	$4,554

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Pearl River 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	$16,764	No change	$3,500	$11,964	$1,300
2021	$16,764	$456 (3%)	$3,500	$11,964	$1,300
2020	$17,220	$2,880 (20%)	$3,500	$12,420	$1,300
2019	$14,340	$920 (6%)	$3,500	$9,150	$1,690
2018	$15,260	$620 (4%)	$3,500	$10,070	$1,690
2017	$14,640	$225 (2%)	$3,080	$9,870	$1,690
2016	$14,415	No change	$2,855	$9,870	$1,690
2015	$14,415	$7,835 (119%)	$2,855	$9,870	$1,690
2014	$6,580	$200 (3%)	$2,630	$3,450	$500
2013	$6,380	--	$2,380	$3,500	$500

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Pearl River Community College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $4,700 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Pearl River Community College is $522 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Pearl River Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Pearl River 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: $1,920

If living off-campus, with family: $3,760

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,760
How much is Pearl River Community College application fees?: Pearl River Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Pearl River Community College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Pearl River Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$140	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$240	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Pearl River Community College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Pearl River Community College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$4,700	19	815
2021	N/A	N/A	$4,700	19	815
2020	N/A	N/A	$4,700	19	815
2019	N/A	N/A	$4,700	19	815
2018	N/A	N/A	$4,900	19	830
2017	N/A	N/A	$4,600	21	810
2016	N/A	N/A	$4,300	19	815

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pearl River 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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