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Mount Wachusett Community College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,668

Cost of attendance at Mount Wachusett Community College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,588

Cost of attendance at Mount Wachusett Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Mount Wachusett Community College was $8,309. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MWCC

MWCC net price calculator

$8,309

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average $17,351
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of MWCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $8,309 $213 (3%) $6,098 $6,260 $7,105 $12,024 $13,534
2021 $8,096 $197 (2%) $6,441 $6,758 $8,080 $12,506 $13,388
2020 $8,293 $719 (9%) $6,271 $7,841 $8,648 $11,819 $12,898
2019 $7,574 $119 (2%) $6,442 $7,301 $9,132 $11,720 $13,175
2018 $7,693 $55 $6,135 $6,653 $8,366 $11,066 $12,646
2017 $7,638 $201 (3%) $6,091 $6,614 $8,615 $11,745 $12,569
2016 $7,839 $413 (6%) $6,469 $6,982 $8,631 $11,371 $12,722
2015 $7,426 $724 (9%) $6,063 $6,628 $8,148 $11,614 $12,104
2014 $8,150 -- $6,853 $7,760 $10,189 $12,385 $12,676

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Mount Wachusett Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $20,448 $1,050 (5%) $5,668 $13,320 $1,460
2021 $19,398 No change $5,668 $12,330 $1,400
2020 $19,398 $1,020 (6%) $5,668 $12,330 $1,400
2019 $18,378 $838 (4%) $5,548 $11,430 $1,400
2018 $19,216 $1,608 (9%) $5,428 $12,388 $1,400
2017 $17,608 $320 (2%) $5,308 $11,100 $1,200
2016 $17,288 $80 $5,188 $10,900 $1,200
2015 $17,368 $168 $5,068 $11,100 $1,200
2014 $17,200 No change $4,900 $11,100 $1,200
2013 $17,200 -- $4,900 $11,100 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
MWCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,460.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, MWCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,240
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,240
How much is MWCC application fees?
MWCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
MWCC offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Mount Wachusett Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $25 Not Available
For out-of-state students $230 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mount Wachusett Community College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Offered