by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Jefferson State Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Jefferson State Community College ran $5,100 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $8,970. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for totaled $1,230 in-state and $1,230 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Total | $5,100 | $8,970 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Jefferson State Community College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Jefferson State Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Jefferson State Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Jefferson State Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Jefferson State Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,990 | $7,680 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Jeff State has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 1.6%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $9,111 for the upcoming year.
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.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.28%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,165. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.39%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,094.
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 | $5,165 | $9,094 |
| In 2 Years | $5,231 | $9,220 |
| In 3 Years | $5,297 | $9,348 |
| In 4 Years | $5,364 | $9,477 |
| In 5 Years | $5,432 | $9,608 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $37,139, or about $21,057 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Jefferson State Community College, check out the Jefferson State Community College Financial Aid page.
