Review the current tuition and fees for South Coast College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at South Coast College stood at $13,494 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,494; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 |
| Fees | $1,494 |
| Total | $13,494 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does South Coast College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how South Coast College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, South Coast College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the South Coast College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at South Coast College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,954 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,000 |
| One Year Ago | $12,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,000 |
The following chart shows how tuition at South Coast College has shifted across recent years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.98%, so cost a year out lands around $13,626.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,626 |
| In 2 Years | $13,759 |
| In 3 Years | $13,894 |
| In 4 Years | $14,030 |
| In 5 Years | $14,167 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $55,309.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at South Coast College, head to the South Coast College Financial Aid page.