by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Santiago Canyon College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $46 for every credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $398 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $398 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Santiago Canyon College follow below.
Required fees account for added up to $60 in-state and $60 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,552 |
| Fees | $60 | $60 |
| Total | $1,164 | $9,612 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at Santiago Canyon College has tracked across the last few 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 |
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on financial aid at Santiago Canyon College, see the Santiago Canyon College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Santiago Canyon College Tuition & Fees page.