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

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 20.27% from 2012 ($13,200), where NWCC's current cost is $15,875. In 2024, the COA is increased by 6.72% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $4,450 (2012) to $6,060 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 36.18% over the past 10 years.
NWCC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Mississippi's average increase rate of -1.72%. 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 Northwest Mississippi Community College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 20.27% for that period where the last year costs were $15,875. 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 36.18% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $6,060. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Northwest Mississippi Community College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$2,250$4,450-
2013-14$2,250$4,450 0.00%
2014-15$2,550$4,950 11.24%
2015-16$2,550$4,950 0.00%
2016-17$2,800$5,200 5.05%
2017-18$3,000$5,400 3.85%
2018-19$3,000$5,400 0.00%
2019-20$3,190$5,590 3.52%
2020-21$3,390$5,790 3.58%
2021-22$3,430$5,830 0.69%
2022-23$3,459$5,860 0.51%
2023-24$3,660$6,060 3.41%
Northwest Mississippi Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,250, and it has increased 87.50% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,200-
2013-14$800 -33.33%
2014-15$1,000 25.00%
2015-16$1,000 0.00%
2016-17$1,000 0.00%
2017-18$1,500 50.00%
2018-19$1,500 0.00%
2019-20$1,700 13.33%
2020-21$1,850 8.82%
2021-22$1,850 0.00%
2022-23$1,950 5.41%
2023-24$2,250 15.38%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 19.79% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 116.41% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$7,550$6,850-
2013-14$4,282$4,946 -43.28%
2014-15$4,700$5,546 9.76%
2015-16$4,700$5,546 0.00%
2016-17$4,701$5,546 0.02%
2017-18$4,800$5,566 2.11%
2018-19$4,920$5,566 2.50%
2019-20$5,315$5,961 8.03%
2020-21$5,465$6,111 2.82%
2021-22$6,665$7,314 21.96%
2022-23$7,065$7,714 6.00%
2023-24$7,565$8,214 7.08%
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