by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Sacramento City College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Sacramento City College were $1,288 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $12,616. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,288 in-state and $1,288 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $0 | $11,328 |
| Fees | $1,288 | $1,288 |
| Total | $1,288 | $12,616 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Sacramento City College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Sacramento City College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Sacramento City College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Sacramento City College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Sacramento City College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $0 | $8,880 |
| Two Years Ago | $0 | $9,480 |
| One Year Ago | $0 | $11,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $0 | $11,328 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Sacramento City has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,288. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 7.78%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $13,597.
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 | $1,288 | $13,597 |
| In 2 Years | $1,288 | $14,655 |
| In 3 Years | $1,288 | $15,795 |
| In 4 Years | $1,288 | $17,024 |
| In 5 Years | $1,288 | $18,348 |
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 $61,071, compared with about $5,152 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Sacramento City College, visit the Sacramento City College Financial Aid page.
