by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Santiago Canyon College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Santiago Canyon College ran $1,164 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $9,612. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees added up to $60 in-state and $60 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,552 |
| Fees | $60 | $60 |
| Total | $1,164 | $9,612 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Santiago Canyon College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Santiago Canyon College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Santiago Canyon College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Santiago Canyon College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Santiago Canyon College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,712 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,712 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,552 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,552 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at SCC has shifted across recent years.
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 additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.23%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,166. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.23%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $9,922.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,166 | $9,922 |
| In 2 Years | $1,168 | $10,242 |
| In 3 Years | $1,170 | $10,572 |
| In 4 Years | $1,172 | $10,912 |
| In 5 Years | $1,174 | $11,263 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $41,648, compared with about $4,676 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Santiago Canyon College, see the Santiago Canyon College Financial Aid page.
