Alpena, MI · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Alpena Community College (in-state) | $5,250 | — |
| MI average | $18,073 | -71% |
| National average | $18,082 | -71% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,250 | $21,000 |
| Out-of-state | $8,010 | $32,040 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Alpena Community College ranks 22 by in-state tuition among the 96 MI colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 53% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Alpena Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| St Clair County Community College | $5,212 |
| Kirtland Community College | $5,190 |
| North Central Michigan College | $5,430 |
| Lake Michigan College | $5,445 |
In-state tuition at Alpena Community College is $5,250 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,010.
Alpena Community College in-state tuition is 71% below the MI average of $18,073.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Alpena Community College is 71% below that.
$5,250 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Alpena Community College comes to about $21,000 for an in-state student and $32,040 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Alpena Community College ranks 22 out of the 96 MI colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.