Understanding Mesa Community College Tuition and Fees
Choosing a college is a huge decision, and understanding the costs involved is a crucial part of that choice. Mesa Community College (MCC) offers various programs and opportunities. This article breaks down the tuition, fees, and financial aid options available at Mesa Community College.
The Cost of Attendance: Sticker Price vs. Net Price
When exploring college costs, two key terms emerge: sticker price and net price. The sticker price represents the advertised, or published, cost of attendance. For Mesa Community College, the in-state sticker price is projected to be $28,560. However, the net price is what students actually pay after factoring in grants, scholarships, and other financial aid. At Mesa Community College, the projected average net price for this year is $15,331. This significant difference ($13,229) highlights the importance of understanding financial aid options.
Historical Tuition Trends
Examining historical data provides valuable insights into tuition trends at Mesa Community College. Here's a breakdown of in-state sticker prices, out-of-state sticker prices, and net in-state prices over the years:
| Year | Net In-State Price | In-State Sticker Price | Out-of-State Sticker Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $15,331 | $28,560 | $35,224 |
| 24-25 | $14,627 | $27,249 | $33,886 |
| 23-24 | $13,955 | $25,998 | $32,598 |
| 22-23 | $13,767 | $25,647 | $31,431 |
| 21-22 | $12,360 | $22,506 | $28,290 |
| 20-21 | $11,733 | $21,290 | $27,074 |
| 19-20 | $11,290 | $20,778 | $26,562 |
| 18-19 | $9,797 | $19,622 | $25,406 |
| 17-18 | $7,949 | $15,781 | $21,565 |
| 16-17 | $7,933 | $15,550 | $21,334 |
| 15-16 | $7,661 | $15,386 | $21,170 |
| 14-15 | $8,079 | $15,242 | $21,026 |
| 13-14 | $8,444 | $15,504 | $21,288 |
These figures demonstrate a general upward trend in both sticker prices and net prices over the years.
Net Price Based on Income
A student's family household income significantly affects how much they actually pay to attend Mesa Community College. Here's a breakdown of projected net prices for the 25-26 school year based on income brackets:
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| Income Bracket | Projected Net Price |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $13,816 |
| $30K-$48K | $14,491 |
| $48K-$75K | $16,431 |
| $75K-$110K | $18,933 |
| >$110K | $21,064 |
As income increases, the net price also increases, reflecting a decrease in financial aid eligibility. Students with incomes over $110K are projected to pay around $21,064, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $13,816. This is a difference of $7,248.
Additional Costs
Beyond tuition and fees, students should also budget for other expenses:
- Books and Supplies: $1,464 per year
- Personal Expenses: Not available
- Transportation: Not available
Financial Aid at Mesa Community College
Financial aid is a critical component of making college affordable. It can include grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on a student's financial need, which is determined based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Key Financial Aid Details:
- Average Aid Package: $3,459
- Application Due Date: June 30
Types of Financial Aid:
- Grants and Scholarships: These don't need to be paid back. At Mesa Community College, 40 percent of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid and the average scholarship or grant award is $3,378.
- Loans: These must be paid back with interest.*Please note that information on Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award, Need-Based Loan Amount, Non-Need-Based Aid, and Debt at Graduation are not available.
Tuition Guarantee Plans:
Tuition at the time of first enrollment is guaranteed only to students making advance payment.
Paying for School
Payment Options:
Fees may be paid by credit card (Visa or MasterCard), check, money order, cashier's check, or students may sign up for a Payment Plan in mySDCCD.
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Payment Plans:
Payment Plans are offered for balances from prior terms, as well as Payment Plans for upcoming enrollment terms. If you choose to enroll in a Payment Plan for a past-due amount as well as a plan for the current term, you will be assessed the enrollment fee twice, once for each of the plans. Payment Plans will recalculate the payment amounts under the following actions. Adding classes after signing up for a Payment Plan: If the next payment installment is due within 10 days, there will not be an increase to that next installment.
Refunds:
Students who have paid in full and subsequently received a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) will receive refund of enrollment fees.
Additional Fees and Policies
- Enrollment Fee: This fee is charged to all students who enroll in college credit classes. Non-resident students are charged an additional per unit fee.
- Non-Resident Tuition Exemption: Education Code section 68075.6 grants an exemption to nonresident tuition for Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and refugee students who settled in California after entering the United States. Iraqi citizens or nationals (and their spouses and children) who were employed by or on behalf of the U. S. Government in Iraq (Pub.L. No. Afghan and Iraqi translators (and their spouses and children) who worked directly with the United States Armed Forces (Publ.L. No. Government or in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan (Publ.L. No.
- Student Representation Fee: All students are assessed a mandatory $2.00 student representation fee per semester. Students have the right to refuse to pay the fee for religious, moral, political, or financial reasons. This fee may be cancelled through mySDCCD student portal. In “My Finances” click “Account Inquiry.” Click on Account Services tab, then click “Opt Out of Student Rep Fee/Fin Aid Authorization.” Click the “Grant Permissions” button.
- Parking Permit: Students receiving public assistance, or who are determined eligible for financial aid based on income standards may purchase an automobile parking permit for $25.
- Associated Students Fee: The Associated Students are the center of campus involvement, connection and service, to enrich the experience of the entire student body.
- Course Fees: This additional fee is required of students enrolled in certain courses.
- Digital Materials: Courses that exclusively use digital course materials are free of charge to students and therefore are not required to be purchased. Note that there may be a low-cost option for print versions of digital materials. Digital materials include, but are not limited to: course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge.
Academic and Student Life Information
Mesa Community College's campus is located in a city with a total enrollment of 16,948. The school utilizes a semester-based academic year. The student-faculty ratio is 16-to-1. The highest degree offered at Mesa Community College is an associate degree. The school has an open admissions policy and offers credit for life experiences.
Student Demographics
Understanding the student demographics can also contribute to your decision-making process.
- Full-time enrollment: 4,975
- Part-time enrollment: 11,973
Graduation and Retention Rates
- Graduation Rate: At Mesa Community College, over the last five years 16% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
- Student Retention: Over the last five years, at Mesa Community College, about 62% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
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