by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Sacramento City College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Sacramento City costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Sacramento City College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $10,168 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $1,288 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,880 | $1,288 | $10,168 |
| In-State | $0 | $1,288 | $1,288 |
Sacramento City tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Sacramento City College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Sacramento City College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $10,168 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Sacramento City only charges $1,288 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how Sacramento City compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Sacramento City College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Sacramento City College increased with an average annual rate of 5.56% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $1,435 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state Sacramento City tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $2,950, and four years would cost $6,237.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 5.33%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $11,280 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $23,161 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Sacramento City, and $48,854 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Sacramento City.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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