by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Schenectady County Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Schenectady County Community College were $6,190 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $8,974. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,222 in-state and $1,522 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,968 | $7,452 |
| Fees | $1,222 | $1,522 |
| Total | $6,190 | $8,974 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Schenectady County Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Schenectady County Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Schenectady County Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Schenectady County Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Schenectady County Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,608 | $9,216 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,704 | $9,408 |
| One Year Ago | $4,824 | $7,236 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,968 | $7,452 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at SUNY Schenectady has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $9,241 in the following year.
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.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Schenectady County Community College, go to the Schenectady County Community College Financial Aid page.