Tuition and Fees

Overview

College is an investment in you. At COTC, our tuition is affordable and among the lowest in the state. Our Student Financial Services team wants to help you understand tuition costs, ways to pay tuition, and how to keep your account current.

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Pay Your Tuition

Summer 2025 tuition due date: May 12 or the day of registration if registering after.

​​Your tuition must be in a paid status to avoid late fees and/or the drop for nonpayment/deregistration fees. 

Paying tuition online is the most convenient and safest way to make a payment. You can choose from one of the following payment methods:

  • Credit or Debit Card — Use your MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express debit or credit card number for payment processing.
    NOTE: A 2.88% (or minimum of $2.95) nonrefundable convenience fee is assessed by our payment processor for all debit and credit card transactions.
  • Electronic Check Payment (ACH) — Use your bank account and routing number for funds withdrawal from your account.
    NOTE: There are no fees associated with this kind of transaction.

COTC also accepts certified and personal checks, and money orders. A $30.00 fee may be assessed for all returned checks or rejected electronic check payments. Please be sure to double check your bank account information before submitting your online payments.

COTC does not accept cash payments.

If you have questions or need assistance with the payment process, please contact the student financial services office at 740.366.9435 or nwk-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.

Pay online

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Estimated Cost of Attendance

Tuition, fees, textbooks and supplies*

Associate Degree

Based upon average 15 credit hours per semester; minimum 60 credit hours for completion

Tuition and Fees: $13,140
Textbooks/Supplies: $1,200

One-Year Certificate

Based upon average 15 credit hours per semester; minimum 30 credit hours for completion

Tuition and Fees: $6,570
Textbooks/Supplies: $600

Short-Term Certificate

Based upon total average 16 credit hours for completion

Tuition and Fees: $2,628
Textbooks/Supplies: $600

Average Annual Cost 

The average annual cost of attendance is based on the average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g., tuition, living expenses) to attend a school. Net price is the school’s cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

Net price: $10,449

Source: College Scorecard, last updated 1/16/2025

*Total cost will vary depending on total number of credits required for the certificate or degree, individual course fees, full-time or part-time enrollment, and textbooks/supplies requirements. This is an estimate based upon averages.

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Tuition

COTC tuition is a per credit hour dollar amount. The amount of tuition a student is charged is based on the number of classes and total credit hours taken each semester. 

Tuition and fees are subject to change due to board approval, course requirements and/or accreditation.

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COTC Student Data

Find information on COTC student degree completion rates and post-graduation student debt rates, student loan default rates and employment rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions