by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southside Virginia Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southside Virginia Community College stood at $5,007 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,445. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for came to $105 in-state and $885 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $105 | $885 |
| Total | $5,007 | $11,445 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Southside Virginia Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Southside Virginia Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Southside Virginia Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Southside Virginia Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Southside Virginia Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| One Year Ago | $4,758 | $10,056 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,902 | $10,560 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Southside Virginia Community College has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $12,018 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.18%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,116. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.30%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,708.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,116 | $11,708 |
| In 2 Years | $5,227 | $11,977 |
| In 3 Years | $5,340 | $12,252 |
| In 4 Years | $5,456 | $12,533 |
| In 5 Years | $5,574 | $12,821 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $48,470, compared with about $21,139 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Southside Virginia Community College, go to the Southside Virginia Community College Financial Aid page.
