by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Solano Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Solano Community College stood at $1,172 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $9,812. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for came to $68 in-state and $68 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,744 |
| Fees | $68 | $68 |
| Total | $1,172 | $9,812 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Solano Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Solano Community College costs compare against other schools. 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 | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Solano 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 Solano Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Solano Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,560 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,560 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $8,832 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,744 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Solano College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 10.3%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $10,825 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.06%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,172. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 8.98%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,693.
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 | $1,172 | $10,693 |
| In 2 Years | $1,172 | $11,653 |
| In 3 Years | $1,172 | $12,699 |
| In 4 Years | $1,172 | $13,839 |
| In 5 Years | $1,172 | $15,082 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $48,884, or close to $4,688 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Solano Community College, see the Solano Community College Financial Aid page.
