You can save thousands of dollars by doing the first two years of your bachelor's degree at NHCC.
How NHCC's Tuition Compares
Source: 2024-25 tuition rates reported on university websites.
Starting at NHCC vs. Starting at a University
You can save thousands of dollars on tuition if you do your first two years at NHCC and then transfer to a university to complete your bachelor's degree.
First two years at NHCC (less expensive) + two years at a university (more expensive) vs. four years at a university (most expensive).
The difference is how much you can save.
How much could you save? Let's look at an example.
The NHCC Path
- 2 years at NHCC
- $210/credit — lower tuition
- 2 years at a university
- $582+/credit — higher tuition
✓ Bachelor's degree
✓ Associate degree at the halfway point
✓ Save up to $21,369 on tuition
The University Only Path
- 2 years at a university
- $582+/credit — higher tuition
- 2 more years at a university
- $582+/credit — higher tuition
✓ Bachelor's degree
✗ No degree at the halfway point
✗ Pay higher tuition all four years
Get Your Degree at the Halfway Point
When you start at NHCC and get your AA or AS degree and then transfer to get a bachelor's degree, you have your associate degree at the halfway point to your bachelor's.
If you go to a university, you only have credits at the halfway point.
Starting at NHCC, you would be able to use your associate degree to improve your career while you finish your bachelor's degree. If you have to take a break before finishing your bachelor's, you'd have your associate degree.
Steps to Make College More Affordable
Start at a community college like North Hennepin.
You can save thousands of dollars on tuition, especially if you plan to transfer and get your bachelor's degree.
Find out about free college tuition.
Review free college tuition eligibility details on the North Star Promise page.
Apply for grants.
Grants are free money for tuition. By completing the FAFSA, you'll automatically be considered for grants. 48% of eligible students at NHCC received grants of $3,500 or more.
Apply for scholarships.
Scholarships are free money for tuition. Put some effort into the application and you could get $500-$5,000.
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