by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Southwest Virginia Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwest Virginia Community College amounted to $5,075 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $11,513. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $173 in-state and $953 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $173 | $953 |
| Total | $5,075 | $11,513 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out 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.
What will Southwest Virginia Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Southwest Virginia Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| 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, Southwest Virginia Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Southwest Virginia Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Southwest Virginia Community College has trended over the last several 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 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Southwest Virginia has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 5.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $12,090 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.58%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,205. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.48%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $11,798.
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 | $5,205 | $11,798 |
| In 2 Years | $5,339 | $12,090 |
| In 3 Years | $5,476 | $12,389 |
| In 4 Years | $5,617 | $12,695 |
| In 5 Years | $5,761 | $13,009 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $48,972, compared with about $21,637 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Southwest Virginia Community College, visit the Southwest Virginia Community College Financial Aid page.
