Here are the current tuition and fee figures for Smith Chason College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Smith Chason College ran $19,040 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,055; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,985 |
| Fees | $1,055 |
| Total | $19,040 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Smith Chason College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Smith Chason College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Smith Chason College is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Smith Chason College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Smith Chason College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $18,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,985 |
| One Year Ago | $17,985 |
| Most Recent Year | $17,985 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at West Coast Ultrasound Institute has tracked over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.79%, putting next year’s cost near $19,189.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $19,189 |
| In 2 Years | $19,339 |
| In 3 Years | $19,490 |
| In 4 Years | $19,643 |
| In 5 Years | $19,797 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $77,661.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Smith Chason College, go to the Smith Chason College Financial Aid page.