How much has Metropolitan Community College Area's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 26.48% from 2012 ($14,948), where Metropolitan Community College Area's current cost is $18,906. In 2024, the COA is increased by 17.68% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $3,668 (2012) to $4,815 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 39.85% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees are the same as last year (2023) at Metropolitan Community College Area.
Metropolitan Community College Area's tuition increase rate is higher than the Nebraska's average increase rate of 37.67%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Metropolitan Community College Area over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 26.48% for that period where the last year costs were $18,906. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 39.85% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $4,815. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Metropolitan Community College Area over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$2,520$3,668-
2013-14$2,610$3,803 3.68%
2014-15$2,610$3,803 0.00%
2015-16$2,745$4,005 5.31%
2016-17$2,880$4,208 5.07%
2017-18$2,970$4,568 8.56%
2018-19$3,105$4,545 -0.50%
2019-20$3,105$4,545 0.00%
2020-21$3,195$4,680 2.97%
2021-22$3,195$4,680 0.00%
2022-23$3,284$4,815 2.88%
2023-24$3,285$4,815 0.00%
Metropolitan Community College Area Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has increased 11.11% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,350-
2013-14$1,350 0.00%
2014-15$1,350 0.00%
2015-16$1,350 0.00%
2016-17$1,350 0.00%
2017-18$1,350 0.00%
2018-19$1,350 0.00%
2019-20$1,350 0.00%
2020-21$1,500 11.11%
2021-22$1,500 0.00%
2022-23$1,500 0.00%
2023-24$1,500 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 29.94% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Metropolitan Community College Area.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$9,930-
2013-14$8,505 -14.35%
2014-15$2,250 0.00%
2015-16$2,250 0.00%
2016-17$2,250 0.00%
2017-18$2,250 0.00%
2018-19$2,249 0.00%
2019-20$2,249 0.00%
2020-21$2,249 0.00%
2021-22$2,249 0.00%
2022-23$2,249 14.64%
2023-24$2,250 29.14%
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