by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at South Mountain Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at South Mountain Community College ran $2,358 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,958. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for added up to $30 in-state and $30 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Total | $2,358 | $8,958 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does South Mountain Community College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how South Mountain Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, South Mountain Community College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the South Mountain Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at South Mountain Community College has tracked across 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 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at South Mountain Community College has moved over recent reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.64%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $2,467. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.69%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $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 |
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 $40,224, versus roughly $10,573 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at South Mountain Community College, visit the South Mountain Community College Financial Aid page.
