by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southern State Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern State Community College ran $5,912 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,818. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees came to $480 in-state and $480 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,432 | $10,338 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Total | $5,912 | $10,818 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Southern State Community College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Southern State Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Southern State Community College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Southern State Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Southern State Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,907 | $9,288 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,132 | $9,738 |
| One Year Ago | $5,207 | $9,888 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,432 | $10,338 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Southern State Community College has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.6%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $11,310 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.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.16%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,098. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.47%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $11,193.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,098 | $11,193 |
| In 2 Years | $6,290 | $11,581 |
| In 3 Years | $6,488 | $11,983 |
| In 4 Years | $6,692 | $12,399 |
| In 5 Years | $6,903 | $12,829 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $47,156, compared with about $25,568 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Southern State Community College, head to the Southern State Community College Financial Aid page.
