Paying for Truckee Meadows CC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$12,018 ($3,352)
Off-campus Living Costs
$25,404
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$260 ($124)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Truckee Meadows Community College are $3,352 for Nevada residents and $12,018 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada, its tuition & fees are relatively inexpensive (average tuition: $15,228).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as College of Southern Nevada and Western Nevada College, tuition & fees of Truckee Meadows Community College is average where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $12,929.
The average living cost of the school is $25,404 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Truckee Meadows CC's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Truckee Meadows Community College are $3,352 for Nevada residents and $12,018 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 6.89% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,039 | $300 |
| 2022 | $10,320 | $300 |
| 2023 | $10,339 | $300 |
| 2024 | $10,871 | $372 |
| 2025 | $11,636 | $382 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $25,404 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 14.55% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $15,148 | $4,899 |
| 2022 | $14,148 | $4,882 |
| 2023 | $15,390 | $6,418 |
| 2024 | $16,812 | $5,366 |
| 2025 | $19,728 | $5,676 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $856 at Truckee Meadows Community College. The books & supplies cost has increased by 31.69% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,318 |
| 2022 | $690 |
| 2023 | $600 |
| 2024 | $650 |
| 2025 | $856 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Truckee Meadows Community College is $124 for Nevada residents and $260 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 7.00% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Nevada Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $107 | $224 |
| 2022 | $110 | $231 |
| 2023 | $113 | $237 |
| 2024 | $116 | $243 |
| 2025 | $124 | $260 |