by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southeast Community College Area, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southeast Community College Area were $3,690 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $4,320. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals were $540 in-state and $540 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,150 | $3,780 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
| Total | $3,690 | $4,320 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Southeast Community College Area cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Southeast Community College Area tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southeast Community College Area is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Southeast Community College Area Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Southeast Community College Area has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,448 | $2,952 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,448 | $2,952 |
| One Year Ago | $3,030 | $3,750 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,150 | $3,780 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Southeast Community College has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 0.8%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $4,354 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 10.98%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,095. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 10.75%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $4,784.
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 | $4,095 | $4,784 |
| In 2 Years | $4,544 | $5,298 |
| In 3 Years | $5,042 | $5,867 |
| In 4 Years | $5,595 | $6,497 |
| In 5 Years | $6,209 | $7,195 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $22,446, or about $19,276 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Southeast Community College Area, go to the Southeast Community College Area Financial Aid page.
