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

22.95%

In-State

23.60%

Out-of-State

Metropolitan Community College Area's tuition & fees has increased from $4,005 (2015) to $4,950 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 23.60% over the past 10 years.

Metropolitan Community College Area's tuition increase rate is higher than the Nebraska's average increase rate of 17.02%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 52.34% from 2015 ($13,860).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Metropolitan Community College Area's COA is $21,114, which is increased by 11.68% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Metropolitan Community College Area's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 23.60% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $4,725. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Metropolitan Community College Area over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,745$4,005-
2016-17$2,880$4,2085.07%
2017-18$2,970$4,5688.56%
2018-19$3,105$4,545-0.50%
2019-20$3,105$4,545
2020-21$3,195$4,6802.97%
2021-22$3,195$4,680
2022-23$3,285$4,8152.88%
2023-24$3,285$4,815
2024-25$3,375$4,9502.80%
Metropolitan Community College Area Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,545, and it has increased 14.44% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,350-
2016-17$1,350
2017-18$1,350
2018-19$1,350
2019-20$1,350
2020-21$1,50011.11%
2021-22$1,500
2022-23$1,500
2023-24$1,500
2024-25$1,5453.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 43.96% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Metropolitan Community College Area.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$8,505-
2016-17$8,505
2017-18$8,505
2018-19$8,505
2019-20$8,505
2020-21$8,505
2021-22$8,505
2022-23$9,75014.64%
2023-24$12,59129.14%
2024-25$14,61916.11%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Metropolitan Community College Area and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Metropolitan Community College Area$4,950
($3,375)		$4,815
($3,285)		2.80%
Southeast Community College Area$4,032
($3,444)		$3,976
($3,388)		1.41%
Central Community College$4,800
($3,360)		$4,800
($3,360)		-
Northeast Community College$5,130
($3,840)		$5,130
($3,840)		-
Mid-Plains Community College$4,530
($3,600)		$4,530
($3,600)		-
Western Nebraska Community College$4,410
($3,840)		$3,360
($3,000)		31.25%

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