Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Monterey Peninsula College is $1,188 for California residents and $9,924 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for California residents and increased by 18.65% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,268) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,922.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Monterey Peninsula is $1,188 for California residents and $11,775 for out-of-state students which is a 18.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been stayed same for California residents and increased by 18.65% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $38,304 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.37% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
Monterey Peninsula Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$1,188 $8,364$35,676
2023-2024$1,188$9,924$38,304
Change % 2023-20240.00%18.65%7.37%
2024-2025$1,188$11,775$41,126
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Monterey Peninsula College - COA
Monterey Peninsula College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Monterey Peninsula College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Monterey Peninsula. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $46 for California residents and $409 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$46$345
2023-2024$46$409
2024-2025$46$485
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Monterey Peninsula College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Monterey Peninsula College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Monterey Peninsula College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Monterey Peninsula College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Monterey Peninsula College$1,188$9,924
East Los Angeles College$1,238$10,130
American River College$1,288$12,808
Mt San Antonio College$1,364$10,212
Fresno City College$1,334$9,454
Long Beach City College$1,556$11,440

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Monterey Peninsula College.
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Monterey Peninsula College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$1,188$938$38,304$9,924$938 $38,304
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