Your Guide to Iowa Valley's Costs

We understand that knowing the cost of college is important for you and your family. At Iowa Valley, we are committed to providing an affordable and valuable education. Here, you'll find details about our tuition, fees, and on-campus living expenses for both Marshalltown Community College (MCC) and Ellsworth Community College (ECC).

Tuition & Fees (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)

Our tuition and fees are the same whether you attend MCC or ECC. Below is a breakdown by credit hour.

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Tuition and Fees by Credit Hour
Credits Iowa Resident Tuition* Non-Iowa Resident / International Tuition* Institutional Fee Iowa Resident Total** Non-Iowa Resident / International Total**
1 $217 $259 $26 $243 $285
2 $434 $518 $26 $460 $544
3 $651 $777 $26 $677 $803
4 $868 $1,036 $26 $894 $1,062
5 $1,085 $1,295 $26 $1,111 $1,321
6 $1,302 $1,554 $26 $1,328 $1,580
7 $1,519 $1,813 $26 $1,545 $1,839
8 $1,736 $2,072 $26 $1,762 $2,098
9 $1,953 $2,331 $26 $1,979 $2,357
10 $2,170 $2,590 $26 $2,196 $2,616
11 $2,387 $2,849 $26 $2,413 $2,875
12 $2,604 $3,108 $26 $2,630 $3,134
13 $2,821 $3,367 $26 $2,847 $3,393
14 $3,038 $3,626 $26 $3,064 $3,652
15 $3,255 $3,885 $26 $3,281 $3,911
16 $3,472 $4,144 $26 $3,498 $4,170
17 $3,689 $4,403 $26 $3,715 $4,429
18 $3,906 $4,662 $26 $3,932 $4,688
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.

For 19 or more credit hours, Iowa Residents add $217 tuition and a $26 institutional fee for each additional credit hour. Audit tuition is the same as credit tuition. For 19 or more credit hours, Non-Iowa Residents add $259 tuition and a $26 institutional fee for each additional credit hour. Audit tuition is the same as credit tuition. Distance learning fee is $16/credit hour. Click here for a full tuition and fee breakdown. 

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On-Campus Housing & Food Service

Living on campus offers convenience, community, and countless opportunities to connect! Considering housing and meal plan costs is an important step, and we aim to make the process clear and straightforward. Costs can vary slightly by campus, and we’ve provided a detailed breakdown below.

MCC provides comfortable on-campus housing to enhance your college experience. All students living on campus are required to select a meal plan of 19 meals per week for $2,900 per year.

Housing Options (per year):

  • Single Occupancy: $7,310
  • Double Occupancy: $5,550
  • Triple Occupancy: $4,550

Handicap-accessible rooms are available with 30 days advance notice for special arrangements.

ECC offers a variety of residence hall options to suit your needs. A meal plan of 19 meals per week is required for all students living on campus, costing $2,900 per year.

Housing Options (per year):

Thompson Hall:

  • Single Occupancy: $5,620
  • Double Occupancy: $4,240

Lloyd Hall:

  • Single Occupancy: $6,500
  • Double Occupancy: $5,100

College Apartments:

  • Single Occupancy: $7,310
  • Double Occupancy: $5,550

College Suites:

  • Single Occupancy: $7,380
  • Double Occupancy: $6,100

 

Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator (NPC) is an online tool designed to help you estimate your actual cost of attending Iowa Valley. It considers factors like family income, household size, and other financial details to provide an estimate of your net price after potential scholarships, grants, and other financial aid are applied. 

Please note that the data used in the NPC often reflects information from two years prior, following federal government guidelines, to ensure stable and verified data for financial aid estimates.

Marshalltown Community College NPC

Ellsworth Community College NPC

Marshalltown Community College

Financial Aid
 mccfinancialaid@iavalley.edu
  1-866-622-4748

Ellsworth Community College

Financial Aid
 eccfinancialaid@iavalley.edu
  1-800-322-9235