by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southwestern Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Southwestern Community College cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Southwestern Community College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $7,913 for undergraduates. Those who hail from the state of North Carolina get a discount and only needed to pay $2,601 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $7,704 | $209 | $7,913 |
| In-State | $2,392 | $209 | $2,601 |
Southwestern Community College tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Southwestern Community College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Southwestern Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $7,913 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Southwestern Community College only charges $2,601 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how Southwestern Community College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Southwestern Community College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Southwestern Community College increased with an average annual rate of 5.63% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $2,902 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Southwestern Community College would be $5,968, and $12,628 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.41% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $8,138.
For two years This means an estimated $16,390 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Southwestern Community College, and $33,245 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Southwestern Community College.
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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