by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Seward County Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Seward County Community College stood at $4,160 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $5,408. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,664 in-state and $2,144 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,496 | $3,264 |
| Fees | $1,664 | $2,144 |
| Total | $4,160 | $5,408 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Seward County Community College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Seward County Community College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Seward County Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Seward County Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Seward County Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,304 | $3,488 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,368 | $3,552 |
| One Year Ago | $2,432 | $3,136 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,496 | $3,264 |
The chart here shows how tuition at SCCC has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.1%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $5,628 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.50%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,347. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.85%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $5,616.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,347 | $5,616 |
| In 2 Years | $4,542 | $5,832 |
| In 3 Years | $4,746 | $6,056 |
| In 4 Years | $4,959 | $6,289 |
| In 5 Years | $5,181 | $6,531 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $23,793, or about $18,594 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Seward County Community College, head to the Seward County Community College Financial Aid page.
