by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Salt Lake Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Salt Lake Community College amounted to $4,426 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $14,244. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $498 in-state and $498 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,928 | $13,746 |
| Fees | $498 | $498 |
| Total | $4,426 | $14,244 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Salt Lake Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Salt Lake Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In UT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Salt Lake Community College is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Salt Lake Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Salt Lake Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,632 | $12,280 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,778 | $13,222 |
| One Year Ago | $3,778 | $13,222 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,928 | $13,746 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Salt Lake Community College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $14,808 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.72%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,546. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.85%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $14,792.
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 | $4,546 | $14,792 |
| In 2 Years | $4,669 | $15,361 |
| In 3 Years | $4,795 | $15,952 |
| In 4 Years | $4,925 | $16,566 |
| In 5 Years | $5,058 | $17,204 |
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 $62,671, versus roughly $18,935 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Salt Lake Community College, visit the Salt Lake Community College Financial Aid page.
