by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Dyersburg State Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Dyersburg State Community College amounted to $4,758 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $17,742. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for came to $318 in-state and $318 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,440 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $318 | $318 |
| Total | $4,758 | $17,742 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Dyersburg State Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Dyersburg State Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Dyersburg State Community College is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Dyersburg State Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Dyersburg State Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| One Year Ago | $4,224 | $17,424 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,440 | $17,424 |
The chart here shows how tuition at DSCC has moved over recent reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.58%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,880. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.00%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $17,919.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,880 | $17,919 |
| In 2 Years | $5,006 | $18,097 |
| In 3 Years | $5,135 | $18,277 |
| In 4 Years | $5,267 | $18,459 |
| In 5 Years | $5,403 | $18,643 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $72,752, or close to $20,288 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Dyersburg State Community College, head to the Dyersburg State Community College Financial Aid page.
