by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southwestern Michigan College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on SMC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Southwestern Michigan College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $7,301 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Michigan get a discount and only needed to pay $6,844 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $5,619 | $1,682 | $7,301 |
| In-State | $5,162 | $1,682 | $6,844 |
SMC 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 Michigan College cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Southwestern Michigan College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $7,301 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. SMC only charges $6,844 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how SMC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Michigan College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Southwestern Michigan College increased with an average annual rate of 2.72% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $7,151 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at SMC would be $14,496, and $29,791 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 2.71% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $7,626 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $15,457 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SMC, and $31,763 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SMC.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.