by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lurleen B Wallace Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lurleen B Wallace Community College came in at $5,190 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $9,060. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for were $1,320 in-state and $1,320 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Total | $5,190 | $9,060 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Lurleen B Wallace Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Lurleen B Wallace Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Lurleen B Wallace Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Lurleen B Wallace Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Lurleen B Wallace Community College has tracked across the last few 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 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.6%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $9,202 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.98%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,396. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.93%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,325.
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 | $5,396 | $9,325 |
| In 2 Years | $5,610 | $9,598 |
| In 3 Years | $5,833 | $9,879 |
| In 4 Years | $6,064 | $10,168 |
| In 5 Years | $6,305 | $10,465 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $38,970, versus roughly $22,903 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Lurleen B Wallace Community College, see the Lurleen B Wallace Community College Financial Aid page.
