About Tuition
ATCC's Student Financial Services provides resources to Financial Aid, Scholarships, and additional sources to help pay for college.
Please see the Tuition and Payments page for payment procedures, due dates, and account information.
Tuition pays for approximately 56% of the cost of a student at public college or university. The State of Minnesota pays the balance.
Program Cost Estimates
Variable tuition costs, course fees, and other additional costs are available on program pages:
- Accounting
- Behavioral Health & Human Services
- Business Management
- Carpentry
- Communication Design
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity, Virtualization, & Networking
- Diesel Mechanics
- Early Childhood Education
- Exercise Science
- Fashion Management
- Interior Design
- Police Training & Education AAS
- Police Training & Education Career Transition
- Police Training & Education Skills
- Machine Tool Technology
- Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician
- Marketing & Sales Management
- Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics
- Medical Administrative Specialist
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nursing
- Nursing: Practical
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Professional Truck Driver
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- Welding Technology
Cost of Attendance (COA)
The Financial Aid Office provides an estimate of full-time educational costs for attending Alexandria Technology and Community College (ATCC) for the standard academic year (nine months). Tuition and fee costs for students vary depending on their credit level and courses. The other categories of the COA are based on an average expense for students enrolling at ATCC. Actual expenses will vary based on a student’s personal choices and course of study. Estimated costs listed below are standard financial aid budget items and represent an estimate of what students can anticipate spending for tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and personal and miscellaneous expenses. Only actual direct costs will appear on the student’s billing account.
Please Note: Cost of Attendance (COA) figures listed below are to be used for initial educational planning only and represent an estimate of projected costs coming academic year. Actual costs may vary based on personal circumstances.
Updated: July 15, 2024
- Tuition and Fees: $6,115
Based on 15 credits per term at $203.57 per credit. Includes the technology athletic, student activity, health, and student association fees. Figure is rounded to the nearest dollar.
- Books, Supplies, Course Materials, & Equipment: $1,040
Based on Liberal Arts & Sciences amounts. Course material costs vary by program.
- Food & Housing: $10,024
Based on Living Expense Budget Report from College Board, 2024. Used low budget data.
- Transportation: $2,042
Based on Living Expense Budget Report from College Board, 2024. Used low budget data.
- Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses: $6,498
Based on Living Expense Budget Report from College Board, 2024. Used low budget data.
- Federal Student Loan Fees: $71
2023-2024 average loan fees through 2/28/2024
- Total Cost Estimate: $25,790
2024-2025 Tuition and Fees
| Type | Tuition per Credit | Fee per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| On Campus Tuition: | $182.61/credit | Fees: $25.28/credit |
| Online Course Tuition: | $211.55/credit | Fees: $14.59/credit |
(online courses cost the same no matter where you live)
Even though ATCC does not have an out-of-state/non-resident tuition rate, individual courses may have different tuition rates.
Please Note: Tuition and fees are determined each year by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees.