The real 2-year cost of Marshalltown Community College
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Marshalltown Community College went from $3,432 to $5,304, an average of 2.4% a year.
2008–2025: history and projection
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $3,432 | – | – |
| 2009 | $3,672 | – | – |
| 2010 | $3,816 | – | – |
| 2011 | $3,960 | – | – |
| 2012 | $4,080 | – | – |
| 2013 | $4,176 | – | – |
| 2014 | $4,296 | – | – |
| 2015 | $4,416 | – | – |
| 2016 | $4,536 | – | – |
| 2017 | $4,656 | – | – |
| 2018 | $4,776 | – | – |
| 2019 | $4,896 | – | – |
| 2020 | $4,968 | – | – |
| 2021 | $5,040 | – | – |
| 2022 | $5,184 | – | – |
| 2023 | $5,304 | $5,304 | – |
| 2024 | – | $5,430 | $5,363–$5,496 |
| 2025 | – | $5,558 | $5,423–$5,696 |
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $5,690 |
| Year 2 | $5,825 |
| 2-year total | $11,515 |
Two aid scenarios
2-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $0
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $6,435
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
On-campus housing & meals
Room & board (housing plus the standard meal plan), on top of tuition.
- Latest (2023)
- $7,750/ yr
- rising 1.3% / yr
- Projected 2-year add-on
- $16,228
Books & supplies typically add ~$1,200/yr (national median, not included).
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