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

8.21%

In-State

6.83%

Out-of-State

WCCCD's tuition & fees has increased from $3,807 (2015) to $4,067 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 6.83% over the past 10 years.

WCCCD's tuition increase rate is lower than the Michigan's average increase rate of 21.56%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower 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 35.22% from 2015 ($13,133).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, WCCCD's COA is $17,759, which is increased by 1.75% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to WCCCD's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$12,406$13,133-
2016-17 --$12,847$13,5823.42%
2017-18 --$12,847$13,582
2018-19 --$13,195$13,9302.56%
2019-20 --$13,499$14,2342.18%
2020-21 --$13,499$14,234
2021-22 --$17,047$17,78224.93%
2022-23 --$16,015$16,750-5.80%
2023-24 --$16,719$17,4534.20%
2024-25 --$17,025$17,7591.75%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 6.83% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $3,643. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Wayne County Community College District over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,080$3,807-
2016-17$3,107$3,8420.92%
2017-18$3,107$3,842
2018-19$3,107$3,842
2019-20$3,263$3,9984.06%
2020-21$3,263$3,998
2021-22$3,263$3,998
2022-23$3,263$3,998
2023-24$3,333$4,0671.73%
2024-25$3,333$4,067
Wayne County Community College District Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,500, and it has increased 45.35% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,720-
2016-17$1,720
2017-18$1,720
2018-19$1,460-15.12%
2019-20$1,460
2020-21$1,460
2021-22$3,998173.84%
2022-23$2,500-37.47%
2023-24$2,500
2024-25$2,500

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 36.96% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Wayne County Community College District.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$7,606-
2016-17$8,0205.44%
2017-18$8,020
2018-19$8,6287.58%
2019-20$8,7761.72%
2020-21$8,776
2021-22$9,78611.51%
2022-23$10,2524.76%
2023-24$10,8866.18%
2024-25$11,1922.81%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Wayne County Community College District and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Wayne County Community College District$4,067
($3,333)		$4,067
($3,333)		-
Macomb Community College$8,370
($6,630)		$8,220
($6,510)		1.82%
Oakland Community College$5,560
($5,560)		$5,560
($5,560)		-
Grand Rapids Community College$12,219
($8,289)		$11,859
($8,049)		3.04%
Washtenaw Community College$6,504
($4,704)		$6,336
($4,584)		2.65%
Lansing Community College$11,300
($7,700)		$11,030
($7,520)		2.45%

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