Waco, TX · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| McLennan Community College (in-state) | $3,660 | — |
| TX average | $14,418 | -75% |
| National average | $18,082 | -80% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,660 | $14,640 |
| Out-of-state | $5,910 | $23,640 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
McLennan Community College ranks 52 by in-state tuition among the 184 TX colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 61% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to McLennan Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Frank Phillips College | $3,712 |
| North Central Texas College | $3,600 |
| Clarendon College | $3,720 |
| Vernon College | $3,720 |
In-state tuition at McLennan Community College is $3,660 per year; out-of-state students pay $5,910.
McLennan Community College in-state tuition is 75% below the TX average of $14,418.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; McLennan Community College is 80% below that.
$3,660 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at McLennan Community College comes to about $14,640 for an in-state student and $23,640 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, McLennan Community College ranks 52 out of the 184 TX colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.