by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending South Piedmont Community College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The total cost of attendance at South Piedmont Community College varied between $12,511.00 to $17,119.00 depending on your residency status.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: near $12,511.00 in-state compared with $17,119.00 out-of-state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $2,022.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,489.00 |
| Total cost | $12,511.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,511.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,436.00 |
| Net price | $3,075.00 |
| That is 84% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,511.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,163.00 |
| Net price | $1,348.00 |
| That is 93% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $6,630.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,489.00 |
| Total cost | $17,119.00 |
| That is 11% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,119.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,436.00 |
| Net price | $7,683.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,119.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,163.00 |
| Net price | $5,956.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 0.0% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $1,348.00 | $3,076.00 | $12,515.00 |
| Senior year | $1,350.00 | $3,079.00 | $12,529.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $5,397.00 | $12,311.00 | $50,088.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,056.00 | $4,690.00 | $19,082.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $62.00 | $142.00 | $576.00 |
| Total amount paid | $7,453.00 | $17,001.00 | $69,170.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $1,348.00 | $3,076.00 | $12,515.00 |
| Senior year | $1,349.00 | $3,077.00 | $12,520.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $2,697.00 | $6,153.00 | $25,035.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,028.00 | $2,344.00 | $9,538.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $31.00 | $71.00 | $288.00 |
| Total amount paid | $3,725.00 | $8,497.00 | $34,573.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $5,958.00 | $7,686.00 | $17,125.00 |
| Senior year | $5,964.00 | $7,694.00 | $17,143.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $23,845.00 | $30,759.00 | $68,536.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,084.00 | $11,718.00 | $26,110.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $274.00 | $354.00 | $789.00 |
| Total amount paid | $32,929.00 | $42,477.00 | $94,646.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $5,958.00 | $7,686.00 | $17,125.00 |
| Senior year | $5,960.00 | $7,688.00 | $17,131.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $11,918.00 | $15,374.00 | $34,256.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,540.00 | $5,857.00 | $13,050.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $137.00 | $177.00 | $394.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,459.00 | $21,231.00 | $47,306.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,675.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $4,072.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,508.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $3,726.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,822.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $5,458.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s South Piedmont Community College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The default-rate category at South Piedmont Community College is No Data.
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at South Piedmont Community College add up to $130,037.00 spread across 30 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 19 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,200.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh South Piedmont Community College, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.