Tuition & Fees
Affordable Education, Transparent Pricing
At College of the Mainland, we believe a quality education shouldn’t come with hidden surprises. We’ve streamlined our cost structure to make calculating your tuition clear and straightforward. See exactly what your investment looks like and discover how we make college manageable for everyone.
Tuition Rates
COM features a straightforward tuition model where administrative, internet, hybrid, and standard science lab fees have been eliminated from your per-unit costs. Your final tuition is calculated directly by your residency status and the number of credit hours you take.
| Residency Status | Cost Per Credit Hour | Estimated Cost for 3-Hour Course |
|---|---|---|
| In-District Residents | $77 | $231 |
| Out-of-District Residents | $115 | $345 |
| Out-of-State / International | $138 | $414 |
Note: Program-specific material fees (e.g., Cosmetology, Welding) or Inclusive Access e-book fees are determined by individual course curriculum requirements and will be added on top of the baseline per-credit-hour rate.
| Credit Hours | In-District Tuition | Out-of-District Tuition | Out-of-State / Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $77 | $115 | $138 |
| 3 (1 Class) | $231 | $345 | $414 |
| 6 (Part-Time) | $462 | $690 | $828 |
| 12 (Full-Time) | $924 | $1,380 | $1,656 |
| 15 (Recommended Term) | $1,155 | $1,725 | $2,070 |
Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance (COA)
Budgeting For Your School Year
Your total cost of attending college includes more than just tuition. To help you budget effectively, here is the full, estimated annual cost of attendance (based on a full-time schedule of 15 credit hours per semester / 30 hours per year):
| Budget Item | In-District (Living with Family) | In-District (Off-Campus / Independent) | Out-of-District (Off-Campus / Independent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & General Fees | $2,310 | $2,310 | $3,450 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $2,360 | $6,572 | $6,572 |
| Transportation | $1,525 | $1,525 | $1,525 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $1,288 | $1,288 | $1,288 |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL | $9,483 | $13,695 | $14,835 |
Out-of-state residents can expect an estimated annual cost ranging from $11,313 to $15,525, depending on housing choices.
Ways to Pay for College
Payment Plan Options
College of the Mainland understands that managing tuition costs can be a challenge. To help make your education more accessible and your budget more manageable, we have teamed up with Nelnet Business Solutions. This partnership allows you to spread your tuition and fee payments over time. To explore these flexible payment plan options further, please visit https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/COM/.
We offer a variety of options to ensure your path to higher education fits your personal budget.
Questions? We're here to help.
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