How much has MECC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by inf% from (-), where MECC's current cost is $24,912. In 2024, the COA is increased by 4.35% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,670 (2012) to $10,866 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 54.22% over the past 10 years.

MECC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Virginia's average increase rate of 27.81%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

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Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Mountain Empire Community College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $24,912. 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).

Year	Living On Campus		Living Off Campus		Change by Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change by Year

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 54.22% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $10,866. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Mountain Empire Community College over last the 12 years.

Year	Undergraduate		Change By Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	Change By Year
2012-13	$3,060	$7,670	-
2013-14	$3,192	$7,862	2.50%
2014-15	$3,336	$8,006	1.83%
2015-16	$4,365	$10,203	27.44%
2016-17	$4,478	$10,376	1.70%
2017-18	$4,598	$10,526	1.45%
2018-19	$4,710	$10,638	1.06%
2019-20	$4,710	$10,713	0.71%
2020-21	$4,710	$10,713	0.00%
2021-22	$4,710	$10,713	0.00%
2022-23	$4,724	$10,728	0.14%
2023-24	$4,863	$10,866	1.29%

Mountain Empire Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2012-13	$1,200	-
2013-14	$1,200	0.00%
2014-15	$1,500	25.00%
2015-16	$1,500	0.00%
2016-17	$1,500	0.00%
2017-18	$1,500	0.00%
2018-19	$1,500	0.00%
2019-20	$1,500	0.00%
2020-21	$1,500	0.00%
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 17.85% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Mountain Empire Community College.

Year	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2012-13	$4,800	-
2013-14	$4,800	0.00%
2014-15	$5,300	6.76%
2015-16	$5,300	0.00%
2016-17	$5,300	0.00%
2017-18	$5,300	0.00%
2018-19	$5,299	0.00%
2019-20	$5,299	0.00%
2020-21	$3,224	3.48%
2021-22	$3,224	0.00%
2022-23	$7,145	42.46%
2023-24	$8,046	7.73%

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How much has MECC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes