by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Southwestern College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $46 for each credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $378 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $378 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern College are listed below.
Required fees account for came to $56 in-state and $56 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,584 |
| Fees | $56 | $56 |
| Total | $1,344 | $10,640 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board.
Here’s how tuition at Southwestern College has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,436 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $9,436 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $10,584 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 12.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $11,934 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so future years stay within reach.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For information on financial aid at Southwestern College, head to the Southwestern College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Southwestern College Tuition & Fees page.