Cost of Attendance (COA)
The COA is an estimate of what it will cost a student to attend PCC each semester. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, miscellaneous, and transportation.
Budgets are based on the exact credits a student takes each semester. The charts below represent 9-month and 12-month, 16 credit semesters. Budget calculations are based on actual tuition and fees. Variable expense calculations are provided by College Board.
2026-27 In-State Cost of Attendance
| In-State | 9 Months Living at Home | 9 Months Living Away | 12 Months Living at Home | 12 Months Living Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $2,684 | $2,684 | $4,026 | $4,026 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Room/Board | $5,099 | $10,197 | $6,799 | $13,598 |
| Miscellaneous | $7,256 | $7,256 | $9,676 | $9,676 |
| Transportation | $2,157 | $2,157 | $2,877 | $2,877 |
| TOTAL | $18,696 | $23,794 | $25,628 | $32,427 |
2026-27 Out-of-State Cost of Attendance
| Out-of-State | 9 Months Living at Home | 9 Months Living Away | 12 Months Living at Home | 12 Months Living Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $8,828 | $8,828 | $13,242 | $13,242 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Room/Board | $5,099 | $10,197 | $6,799 | $13,598 |
| Miscellaneous | $7,256 | $7,256 | $9,676 | $9,676 |
| Transportation | $2,157 | $2,157 | $2,877 | $2,877 |
| TOTAL | $24,840 | $29,938 | $34,844 | $41,643 |
2026-27 Additional Program Fees
Certain programs have one-time fees that can be added into the budget calculations.
| Program Fees & Supplies | Cost |
|---|---|
| Welding Kits/Uniforms | $300 |
| Nursing Fees | $200 |
| BLET Fees | $1000 |
| BLET Tuition | $48 |
| Respiratory Kits | $70 |
| Graphic Design Kit | $50 |