For the academic year 2024-2025, NCTC's tuition & fees is $5,088 for state residents and $5,739 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its NCTC's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $4,363 for in-state and $7,151 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to NCTC is lower than community colleges' average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Texas State Technical College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,812 and Brookhaven College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,220 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to NCTC is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between NCTC and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Blinn College DistrictBrenham, TX | $6,690 | $11,370 | $123 | $279 | $1,288 | $11,848 | $11,968 |
| Brookhaven CollegeFarmers Branch, TX | $3,330 | $5,220 | - | - | - | - | - |
| North Central Texas CollegeGainesville, TX | $5,088 | $5,739 | $57 | $57 | $1,680 | $6,102 | $11,200 |
| Eastfield CollegeMesquite, TX | $3,330 | $5,220 | - | - | - | - | - |
| El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso, TX | $3,274 | $5,314 | $116 | $201 | $1,291 | - | $10,179 |
| Mountain View CollegeDallas, TX | $3,330 | $5,220 | - | - | - | - | - |
| North Lake CollegeIrving, TX | $3,330 | $5,220 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Richland CollegeDallas, TX | $3,330 | $5,220 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth, TX | $3,537 | $8,370 | $131 | $310 | $1,350 | - | $14,481 |
| Texas State Technical CollegeWaco, TX | $7,212 | $11,812 | $251 | $404 | $1,508 | $8,244 | $13,180 |
| Northeast Lakeview CollegeUniversal City, TX | $5,542 | $9,952 | $180 | $327 | $500 | - | $14,250 |
| Average | $4,363 | $7,151 | $143 | $263 | $1,270 | $8,731 | $12,543 |