by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for South Piedmont Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at South Piedmont Community College stood at $2,022 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $6,630. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $198 in-state and $198 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Fees | $198 | $198 |
| Total | $2,022 | $6,630 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would South Piedmont Community College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how South Piedmont Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, South Piedmont Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the South Piedmont Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at South Piedmont Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| One Year Ago | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,824 | $6,432 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at South Piedmont Community College has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.12%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $2,024. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.04%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $6,632.
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 | $2,024 | $6,632 |
| In 2 Years | $2,026 | $6,634 |
| In 3 Years | $2,028 | $6,636 |
| In 4 Years | $2,030 | $6,638 |
| In 5 Years | $2,032 | $6,640 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $26,540, or about $8,108 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at South Piedmont Community College, check out the South Piedmont Community College Financial Aid page.
