by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southwest Mississippi Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwest Mississippi Community College stood at $4,080 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,780. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $600 in-state and $600 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,480 | $6,180 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Total | $4,080 | $6,780 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Southwest Mississippi Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Southwest Mississippi Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southwest Mississippi Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Southwest Mississippi Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Southwest Mississippi Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,980 | $5,680 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,200 | $5,900 |
| One Year Ago | $3,360 | $6,060 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,480 | $6,180 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SMCC has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $6,914 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 6.51%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,345. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.71%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,031.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,345 | $7,031 |
| In 2 Years | $4,627 | $7,291 |
| In 3 Years | $4,928 | $7,561 |
| In 4 Years | $5,248 | $7,841 |
| In 5 Years | $5,589 | $8,132 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $29,724, compared with about $19,148 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Southwest Mississippi Community College, visit the Southwest Mississippi Community College Financial Aid page.
