Southwest Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Southwest Tennessee Community College While Enrolled Part-Time?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Southwest Tennessee Community College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.

In this report, you’ll find:

• Southwest Cost Per Credit Hour
• Southwest Tuition Trend
• Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Will Southwest Charge Per Credit Hour?

For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $185 for every credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $726 per credit hour.

Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Southwest Tennessee Community College are listed below.

Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $326 in-state and $326 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.

These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.

Tuition Trend at Southwest in Recent Years

Tuition at Southwest Tennessee Community College has shifted over the past few years.

Keep Annual Increases in Mind

Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

Ways to Pay for Your Southwest Coursework

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For more on financial aid at Southwest Tennessee Community College, take a look at the Southwest Tennessee Community College Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Southwest Tennessee Community College Tuition & Fees page.

References

• IPEDS Data Center
• College Navigator
• National Center for Education Statistics