by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Southeastern Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Community College were $6,420 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $6,570. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for totaled $210 in-state and $210 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,210 | $6,360 |
| Fees | $210 | $210 |
| Total | $6,420 | $6,570 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Southeastern Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Southeastern Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Southeastern Community College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Southeastern Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Southeastern Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,880 | $6,030 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,000 | $6,150 |
| One Year Ago | $6,240 | $6,240 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,210 | $6,360 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Southeastern Community College has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $6,696 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.79%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,534. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.73%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,683.
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 | $6,534 | $6,683 |
| In 2 Years | $6,650 | $6,798 |
| In 3 Years | $6,769 | $6,915 |
| In 4 Years | $6,890 | $7,034 |
| In 5 Years | $7,013 | $7,155 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $27,430, or about $26,843 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Southeastern Community College, go to the Southeastern Community College Financial Aid page.
