by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Sacramento City College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
Here’s what this page covers:
In-state part-time students are charged $46 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $472 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $472 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Sacramento City College appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $1,288 in-state and $1,288 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $0 | $11,328 |
| Fees | $1,288 | $1,288 |
| Total | $1,288 | $12,616 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Sacramento City College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition fell, which is rare and may stem from a restated figure.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Sacramento City College, visit the Sacramento City College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Sacramento City College Tuition & Fees page.