by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southwest College for the Deaf, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwest College for the Deaf stood at $5,266 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $14,746. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $946 in-state and $946 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,320 | $13,800 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Total | $5,266 | $14,746 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Southwest College for the Deaf cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Southwest College for the Deaf prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Southwest College for the Deaf lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Southwest College for the Deaf Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Southwest College for the Deaf has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,720 | $13,740 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,020 | $13,740 |
| One Year Ago | $4,320 | $13,740 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,320 | $13,800 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SWCID has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 0.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $14,810 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 9.82%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,783. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.77%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $15,007.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,783 | $15,007 |
| In 2 Years | $6,350 | $15,272 |
| In 3 Years | $6,973 | $15,542 |
| In 4 Years | $7,657 | $15,817 |
| In 5 Years | $8,408 | $16,097 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $61,638, or close to $26,763 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Southwest College for the Deaf, head to the Southwest College for the Deaf Financial Aid page.
