by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at John C Calhoun State Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at John C Calhoun State Community College amounted to $5,120 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $8,990. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees were $1,250 in-state and $1,250 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total | $5,120 | $8,990 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will John C Calhoun State Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how John C Calhoun 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 |
Measured against schools nationwide, John C Calhoun State Community College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the John C Calhoun State Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at John C Calhoun 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 | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Calhoun Community College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $9,131 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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 1.20%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,181. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.37%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $9,113.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,181 | $9,113 |
| In 2 Years | $5,243 | $9,237 |
| In 3 Years | $5,305 | $9,363 |
| In 4 Years | $5,368 | $9,491 |
| In 5 Years | $5,432 | $9,621 |
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 $37,204, or about $21,097 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at John C Calhoun State Community College, check out the John C Calhoun State Community College Financial Aid page.
