Tuition & Fees
How Much Does MCC Cost?
Tuition is charged per credit hour — the number of credit hours in your classes determines your total. What you pay per hour depends on your residency status.
A full-time in-district student taking 30 semester hours pays about $3,180 per year in tuition ($106/hour), plus $480 in required fees — a total of about $3,660.
Tuition Rates by Residency Status:
| Who You Are | Cost per Hour | Minimum Cost |
|---|---|---|
| McLennan County resident | $106 | $212 |
| Dual Credit student | $55 | No minimum |
| Texas resident (outside McLennan County) | $124 | $248 |
| Out-of-state or international student | $181 | $385 |
Not sure if you qualify as a Texas resident? Find out how to establish Texas Residency.
Fees
On top of tuition, all students pay these fees each semester:
- General Services Fee - $10 per credit hour
- Facilities Fee - $6 per credit hour
- Lab and Special Course Fees - vary by class. See the Lab & Special Course Fee list.
Estimate Your Total Cost
Use the Net Price Calculator, review the average total cost to attend MCC, or download the Tuition & Fees Worksheet to calculate what you'll actually pay.
Can I Get a Refund?
If you drop a class or withdraw, you may get some or all of your tuition back — but only if you act before the deadline. The sooner you drop, the more money you get back.
Fall 2026 Refund Deadlines
| Deadline | 16-Week | First 8-Week | Second 8-Week | Winter Mini |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Day | Aug. 24 | Aug. 24 | Oct. 19 | Dec. 15 |
| 100% Refund | Aug. 26 | Aug. 25 | Oct. 20 | Dec. 15 |
| 70% Refund | Sept. 11 | Sept. 2 | Oct. 28 | Dec. 17 |
| 25% Refund | Sept. 18 | Sept. 4 | Oct. 30 | Dec. 18 |
| No Refund After | Sept. 18 | Sept. 4 | Oct. 30 | Dec. 18 |
A few things to know about refunds:
- Deadlines are based on calendar days from the first day of class — not how many classes you attended.
- For refund rules on courses of all lengths, see Tuition & Fees: College Credit Courses (FD-I-a) or call the Business Office at 254-299-8627.
- If a scholarship, sponsor, or donor paid your tuition, any refund goes back to them — not to you.
- Required fees (General Services, Facilities, Lab) may be refunded. Optional fees are not.
Payment Agreement
Before you register each semester, you'll need to agree to MCC's payment terms in MyMCC. This will pop up automatically before you pick your classes. If you sign up for a payment plan, different terms apply — check your agreement for details.