by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Southwest Texas College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwest Texas College were $4,326 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,294. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,086 in-state and $1,086 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,240 | $5,208 |
| Fees | $1,086 | $1,086 |
| Total | $4,326 | $6,294 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Southwest Texas College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Southwest Texas College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southwest Texas College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Southwest Texas College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Southwest Texas College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,024 | $4,848 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,024 | $4,848 |
| One Year Ago | $3,240 | $5,208 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,240 | $5,208 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Southwest Texas Junior College has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.17%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,419. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.31%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $6,439.
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 | $4,419 | $6,439 |
| In 2 Years | $4,514 | $6,587 |
| In 3 Years | $4,611 | $6,739 |
| In 4 Years | $4,710 | $6,894 |
| In 5 Years | $4,812 | $7,053 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $26,659, compared with about $18,254 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Southwest Texas College, see the Southwest Texas College Financial Aid page.
