by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southwest Tennessee Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwest Tennessee Community College stood at $4,778 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $17,750. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $326 in-state and $326 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
| Total | $4,778 | $17,750 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Southwest Tennessee Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Southwest Tennessee Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southwest Tennessee Community College is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Southwest Tennessee Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Southwest Tennessee Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| One Year Ago | $4,224 | $17,424 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,452 | $17,424 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Southwest has shifted across recent years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.57%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,900. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.97%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,922.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,900 | $17,922 |
| In 2 Years | $5,026 | $18,096 |
| In 3 Years | $5,155 | $18,272 |
| In 4 Years | $5,287 | $18,449 |
| In 5 Years | $5,423 | $18,628 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $72,739, or close to $20,368 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Southwest Tennessee Community College, go to the Southwest Tennessee Community College Financial Aid page.
