by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Shawnee Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Shawnee Community College were $7,200 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,500. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $450 in-state and $450 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,750 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Total | $7,200 | $7,500 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Shawnee Community College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Shawnee Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Shawnee Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Shawnee Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Shawnee Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,300 | $6,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,300 | $6,600 |
| One Year Ago | $6,750 | $7,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,750 | $7,050 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Shawnee Community College has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.22%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,359. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.13%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $7,659.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,359 | $7,659 |
| In 2 Years | $7,522 | $7,821 |
| In 3 Years | $7,689 | $7,987 |
| In 4 Years | $7,859 | $8,156 |
| In 5 Years | $8,033 | $8,329 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $31,623, or about $30,429 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Shawnee Community College, visit the Shawnee Community College Financial Aid page.
