by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for James Sprunt Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at James Sprunt Community College stood at $2,592 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $8,736. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees totaled $160 in-state and $160 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Total | $2,592 | $8,736 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will James Sprunt Community College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how James Sprunt Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, James Sprunt Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the James Sprunt Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at James Sprunt Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| One Year Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,432 | $8,576 |
The following chart shows how tuition at JSCC has shifted across recent years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.29%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $2,599. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.08%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $8,743.
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 | $2,599 | $8,743 |
| In 2 Years | $2,606 | $8,750 |
| In 3 Years | $2,613 | $8,757 |
| In 4 Years | $2,620 | $8,764 |
| In 5 Years | $2,627 | $8,771 |
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 $35,014, versus roughly $10,438 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at James Sprunt Community College, check out the James Sprunt Community College Financial Aid page.
