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 cost of attendance figures to determine the full-time educational costs for attending Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) for the standard academic year (nine months). Tuition and fee costs vary depending on program, courses, and credit level. Other costs will vary based on student’s personal choices but these figures were developed from College Board.
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 for the coming academic year. Actual costs may vary based on personal circumstances.
Updated: June 12, 2026
- Tuition and Fees: $6,902
These are direct costs on the ATCC student account.
- Books, Supplies, Course Materials, & Equipment: $1,570
- Food & Housing: $9,176
- Transportation: $1,944
- Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses: $2,680
- Federal Student Loan Fees: $68
- Total Cost Estimate: $22,340
Figures developed using data from College Board.
2026-2027 Tuition and Fees
| Type | Tuition per Credit | Fees per Credit | Total per Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus Tuition: | $203.65/credit | Fees: $26.40/credit | Total: $230.06/credit |
| Online Course Tuition: | $234.04/credit | Fees: $15.33/credit | Total: $249.37/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.