Tuition & Fees
Terra State's tuition is half the cost of most public colleges/universities and one-fourth the cost of some private colleges/universities. Plus we have a goal-oriented tuition* program that is designed to make your degree or certificate worth the investment!
In-state Tuition
| Credit Hours | Tuition | General Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $175 | $30 | $205 |
| 2 | $350 | $60 | $410 |
| 3 | $525 | $90 | $615 |
| 4 | $700 | $120 | $820 |
| 5 | $875 | $150 | $1,025 |
| 6 | $1,050 | $180 | $1,230 |
| 7 | $1,225 | $210 | $1,435 |
| 8 | $1,400 | $240 | $1,640 |
| 9 | $1,575 | $270 | $1,845 |
| 10 | $1,750 | $300 | $2,050 |
| 11 | $1,925 | $330 | $2,255 |
| 12-18* | $2,100 | $360 | $2,460 |
| 19 | $2,275 | $390 | $2,665 |
| 20 | $2,450 | $420 | $2,870 |
| 21 | $2,625 | $450 | $3,075 |
| 22 | $2,800 | $480 | $3,280 |
| 23 | $2.975 | $510 | $3,485 |
| 24 | $3,150 | $540 | $3,690 |
| 25 | $3,325 | $570 | $3,895 |
What is goal-oriented tuition?
Out-of-state Tuition
| Credit Hours | Tuition | General Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $350 | $30 | $380 |
| 2 | $700 | $60 | $760 |
| 3 | $1,050 | $90 | $1140 |
| 4 | $1,400 | $120 | $1,520 |
| 5 | $1,750 | $150 | $1,900 |
| 6 | $2,100 | $180 | $2,280 |
| 7 | $2,450 | $210 | $2,660 |
| 8 | $2,800 | $240 | $3,040 |
| 9 | $3,150 | $270 | $3,420 |
| 10 | $3,500 | $300 | $3,800 |
| 11 | $3,850 | $330 | $4,180 |
| 12-18* | $4,200 | $360 | $4,560 |
| 19 | $4,550 | $390 | $4,940 |
| 20 | $4,900 | $420 | $5,320 |
| 21 | $5,250 | $450 | $5,700 |
| 22 | $5,600 | $480 | $6,080 |
| 23 | $5,950 | $510 | $6,460 |
| 24 | $6,300 | $540 | $6,840 |
| 25 | $6,650 | $570 | $7,220 |
Am I eligible for in-state tuition?
Fees
Terra State has fewer fees than most community colleges and four-year institutions. The following fees are required and automatically calculated in the cost of your attendance.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $10 per semester |
| Library & Technology Fee | $9 per credit hour |
| Student Activities Fee | $2 per credit hour* |
| Laboratory Fee | Varies per course |
*Student Activity fees are not assessed for online classes.
The following fees are only assessed when the specific event occurs:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alternative Academic Credit Fee | $45 |
| Background Check - BCI | $35 |
| Background Check – BCI copy only | $10 |
| Background Check – BCI & FBI | $60 |
| Background Check – FBI | $35 |
| Compass Test Retake | $25 |
| Duplicate Student ID Fee | $10 |
| Late Registration Fee | $25 |
| Payment Plan Fee | $20 |
| Payment Plan – Late Fee | $25 |
| Proficiency Examination Fee | $25 |
| Re-Registration Fee | $50 |
| Returned Check Fee | $20 |
| Transcript Fee | $7 |
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