by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Southern Union State Community College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Cost of attendance at Southern Union State Community College ranged from $15,417.00 through $19,287.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: about $15,417.00 for in-state students versus $19,287.00 out of state.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $5,040.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,377.00 |
| Total cost | $15,417.00 |
| That is 20% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,417.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,495.00 |
| Net price | $7,922.00 |
| That is 59% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,417.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,094.00 |
| Net price | $5,323.00 |
| That is 72% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,910.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,377.00 |
| Total cost | $19,287.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,287.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,495.00 |
| Net price | $11,792.00 |
| That is 39% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,287.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,094.00 |
| Net price | $9,193.00 |
| That is 52% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 0.2% 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. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Freshman year | $5,336.00 | $7,941.00 | $15,454.00 |
| Senior year | $5,374.00 | $7,998.00 | $15,565.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $21,419.00 | $31,877.00 | $62,037.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,160.00 | $12,144.00 | $23,634.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $246.00 | $367.00 | $714.00 |
| Total amount paid | $29,579.00 | $44,021.00 | $85,670.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Freshman year | $5,336.00 | $7,941.00 | $15,454.00 |
| Senior year | $5,348.00 | $7,960.00 | $15,491.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $10,684.00 | $15,901.00 | $30,944.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,070.00 | $6,058.00 | $11,789.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $123.00 | $183.00 | $356.00 |
| Total amount paid | $14,754.00 | $21,958.00 | $42,733.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Freshman year | $9,215.00 | $11,820.00 | $19,333.00 |
| Senior year | $9,281.00 | $11,905.00 | $19,472.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $36,992.00 | $47,450.00 | $77,609.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,093.00 | $18,077.00 | $29,566.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $426.00 | $546.00 | $893.00 |
| Total amount paid | $51,084.00 | $65,527.00 | $107,175.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Freshman year | $9,215.00 | $11,820.00 | $19,333.00 |
| Senior year | $9,237.00 | $11,848.00 | $19,379.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $18,452.00 | $23,668.00 | $38,712.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,029.00 | $9,017.00 | $14,748.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $212.00 | $272.00 | $445.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,481.00 | $32,685.00 | $53,460.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,142.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,652.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,051.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $7,152.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,958.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,035.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,497.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Southern Union State Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at Southern Union State Community College works out to $6,250.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,250.00 |
| 75th | $9,600.00 |
| 90th | $16,834.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,500.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $6,500.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,499.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Southern Union State Community College works out to $-249.00.
The federal default-rate classification for Southern Union State Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 16.0% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Southern Union State Community College amount to $87,766,900.00 spread across 10,569 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 185 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,759.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 10 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $962.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Southern Union State Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
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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.