Here are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Scottsdale Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Scottsdale Community College ran $2,358 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $8,958. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for amounted to $30 in-state and $30 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Total | $2,358 | $8,958 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Scottsdale Community College charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Scottsdale Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Scottsdale Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Scottsdale Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Scottsdale Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| One Year Ago | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,328 | $8,928 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Scottsdale Community College has changed across the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.64%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $2,467. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.69%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $9,377.
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 | $2,467 | $9,377 |
| In 2 Years | $2,581 | $9,816 |
| In 3 Years | $2,700 | $10,275 |
| In 4 Years | $2,825 | $10,756 |
| In 5 Years | $2,956 | $11,259 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $40,224, or close to $10,573 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Scottsdale Community College, visit the Scottsdale Community College Financial Aid page.