Tuition and Fees Schedule
Effective, 2017-2018 Academic Year
La. Resident Tuition and Fees, 2017-2018 Academic Year
Does not apply to online classes| Credit Hours | Tuition ($) | Grad Act Adjust ($) | Total Tuition and Grad Act Adjust ($) | Mandatory Fees ($) | LA Resident Total Tuition and Fees ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 133.92 | 5.04 | 138.96 | 31.00 | 169.96 |
| 2 | 267.84 | 10.08 | 277.92 | 62.00 | 339.92 |
| 3 | 401.76 | 15.12 | 416.88 | 93.00 | 509.88 |
| 4 | 535.68 | 20.16 | 555.84 | 124.00 | 679.84 |
| 5 | 669.60 | 25.20 | 694.80 | 155.00 | 849.80 |
| 6 | 803.52 | 30.24 | 833.76 | 186.00 | 1,019.76 |
| 7 | 937.44 | 35.28 | 972.72 | 217.00 | 1,189.72 |
| 8 | 1,071.36 | 40.32 | 1,111.68 | 248.00 | 1,359.68 |
| 9 | 1,205.28 | 45.36 | 1,250.64 | 279.00 | 1,529.64 |
| 10 | 1,339.20 | 50.40 | 1,389.60 | 310.00 | 1,699.60 |
| 11 | 1,473.12 | 55.44 | 1,528.56 | 341.00 | 1,869.56 |
| 12 or more | 1,607.07 | 60.45 | 1,667.52 | 372.00 | 2,039.52 |
Non-Louisiana Resident Tuition and Fees
Does not apply to online classes| Credit Hours | Tuition ($) | Fees ($) | Non-LA Resident Total Tuition and Fees ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 138.96 | 31.00 | 169.96 |
| 2 | 277.92 | 62.00 | 339.92 |
| 3 | 416.88 | 93.00 | 509.88 |
| 4 | 555.84 | 124.00 | 679.84 |
| 5 | 694.80 | 155.00 | 849.80 |
| 6 | 833.76 | 186.00 | 1,019.76 |
| 7 | 2,152.23 | 217.00 | 2,369.23 |
| 8 | 2,459.69 | 248.00 | 2,707.69 |
| 9 | 2,767.15 | 279.00 | 3,046.15 |
| 10 | 3,074.61 | 310.00 | 3,384.61 |
| 11 | 3,382.07 | 341.00 | 3,723.07 |
| 12 or more | 3,689.53 | 372.00 | 4,061.53 |
Tuition for Online Courses
Online courses may be hosted by RPCC or LCTCS Online. The tuition for all online courses is $138.96 per credit hour with no cap. The fees for online courses include all the mandatory fees plus any related course lab fees, which cap at 12 credit hours.
- There is a $40 Online Registration Fee per semester for enrollment in an online course.
- Maximum TOPS (Opportunity) award for Fall 2017 is $1,607.07, and $1,607.08 for the Spring 2018, with the maximum of $3,214.15 per academic year. TOPS covers tuition and can’t be applied to cover fees or the Grad Act adjustments.
Breakdown of Mandatory Fee Schedule
The fees noted in the schedules above are mandatory and are assessed on a per credit hours basis for a maximum of 12 hours.
Building Use $4.00 per credit hour
Operational $3.00 per credit hour
Student Services $7.00 per credit hour
Academic Excellence $7.00 per credit hour
ERP $5.00 per credit hour
Technology $5.00 per credit hour
Other Fees
Students may incur the following fees, which are in addition to the above.
SGA Fee $15.00 per semester**
Compass Retake $10.00 per test
Late Registration $25.00 per semester
Laboratory/Course $15.00-80.00 per course
Credit Exam $15.00 per credit hour
Excess Credit Hour Fee $150.96 per credit hour over 15
*Note: This table reflects the approved rates for the Academic Year 2017-2018. These rates subject to change without notice.
**Effective Summer 2018, a $15 SGA Fee will be charged to all students per semester.
Tuition, Net-Price Calculators
River Parishes Community College, a member of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. RPCC provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons, located at 925 W. Edenborne Pkwy., Gonzales, LA ‐225‐743‐8500, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‐discrimination policies:
M. Francine Miguel ‐ Title IX Coordinator
Shalither Cushenberry ‐ Section 504 Coordinator