by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Published attendance costs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical C came in between $15,702.00 ranging to $18,438.00 depending on your residency status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: roughly $15,702.00 in-state, rising to $18,438.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
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 | $5,136.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,566.00 |
| Total cost | $15,702.00 |
| That is 18% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,702.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,404.00 |
| Net price | $7,298.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,702.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,245.00 |
| Net price | $6,457.00 |
| That is 66% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $7,872.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,566.00 |
| Total cost | $18,438.00 |
| That is 4% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,438.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,404.00 |
| Net price | $10,034.00 |
| That is 48% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,438.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,245.00 |
| Net price | $9,193.00 |
| That is 52% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 6.8% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. 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 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Freshman year | $6,895.00 | $7,793.00 | $16,767.00 |
| Senior year | $8,396.00 | $9,490.00 | $20,418.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $30,517.00 | $34,492.00 | $74,210.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,626.00 | $13,140.00 | $28,271.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $351.00 | $397.00 | $854.00 |
| Total amount paid | $42,143.00 | $47,632.00 | $102,482.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Freshman year | $6,895.00 | $7,793.00 | $16,767.00 |
| Senior year | $7,363.00 | $8,322.00 | $17,905.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,258.00 | $16,115.00 | $34,673.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,432.00 | $6,139.00 | $13,209.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $164.00 | $185.00 | $399.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,690.00 | $22,255.00 | $47,882.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Freshman year | $9,817.00 | $10,715.00 | $19,689.00 |
| Senior year | $11,954.00 | $13,047.00 | $23,975.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $43,448.00 | $47,422.00 | $87,141.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,552.00 | $18,066.00 | $33,198.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $500.00 | $546.00 | $1,003.00 |
| Total amount paid | $60,000.00 | $65,489.00 | $120,339.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Freshman year | $9,817.00 | $10,715.00 | $19,689.00 |
| Senior year | $10,483.00 | $11,442.00 | $21,025.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $20,300.00 | $22,157.00 | $40,714.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,733.00 | $8,441.00 | $15,511.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $234.00 | $255.00 | $469.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,033.00 | $30,598.00 | $56,225.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $10,321.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,064.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,019.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $7,405.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,103.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,968.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,575.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical C comes to $5,750.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,723.00 |
| 25th | $2,482.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,750.00 |
| 75th | $5,500.00 |
| 90th | $9,249.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,000.00 |
| Middle income | $6,000.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $500.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,600.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,000.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical C works out to $595.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The federal default-rate tier for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical C is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 17.1% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical C reach $17,958,838.00 spread across 2,372 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 5 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,815.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Southern West Virginia Community and Technical C, think through the questions below:
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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.