Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at McHenry County College is $10,529 for Illinois residents and $14,885 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -7.16% for Illinois residents and increased by 1.31% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($4,914) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,174.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for MCC is $9,775 for Illinois residents and $15,081 for out-of-state students which is a 1.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -7.16% for Illinois residents and increased by 1.31% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,420 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.03% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
MCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,341 $14,692$13,226
2023-2024$10,529$14,885$14,420
Change % 2023-2024-7.16%1.31%9.03%
2024-2025$9,775$15,081$15,722
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
McHenry County College - COA
McHenry County College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
McHenry County 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 MCC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $335 for Illinois residents and $479 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$361$473
2023-2024$335$479
2024-2025$311$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.
McHenry County College - Tuition per Credit Hour
McHenry County College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between McHenry County College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between McHenry County College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
McHenry County College$10,529$14,885
College of DuPage$10,410$12,510
William Rainey Harper College$9,990$11,802
College of Lake County$10,531$14,036
Moraine Valley Community College$8,502$9,846
Joliet Junior College$12,750$13,800

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 McHenry County College.
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McHenry County College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$10,529$1,400$14,420$14,885$1,400 $14,420
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