by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Southwestern College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our SWC Chula Vista cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Southwestern College ran about $9,434 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $1,342 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,380 | $54 | $9,434 |
| In-State | $1,288 | $54 | $1,342 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover 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 Southwestern College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Southwestern College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $9,434 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. SWC Chula Vista only charges $1,342 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Southwestern College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| 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: Southwestern College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Southwestern College increased with an average annual rate of 0.10% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $1,345 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at SWC Chula Vista to be $2,691, and $5,387 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 12.87% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $12,019 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $25,586 for two years and $58,185 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SWC Chula Vista.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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