by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southern Union State Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern Union State Community College came in at $5,040 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,910. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,170 in-state and $1,170 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Total | $5,040 | $8,910 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Southern Union State Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Southern Union State Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Southern Union State Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Southern Union State Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Southern Union State Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,680 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Southern Union State Community College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $9,050 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.22%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,101. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.24%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $8,931.
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 | $5,101 | $8,931 |
| In 2 Years | $5,163 | $8,952 |
| In 3 Years | $5,225 | $8,973 |
| In 4 Years | $5,288 | $8,994 |
| In 5 Years | $5,352 | $9,015 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $35,850, or about $20,777 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Southern Union State Community College, go to the Southern Union State Community College Financial Aid page.
