by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Southwestern Community College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Attendance costs at Southwestern Community College fell between $16,399.00 through $16,651.00 depending on your residency status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: around $16,399.00 for in-state students versus $16,651.00 for non-residents.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $8,064.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,335.00 |
| Total cost | $16,399.00 |
| That is 15% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,399.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,080.00 |
| Net price | $9,319.00 |
| That is 52% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,399.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,814.00 |
| Net price | $6,585.00 |
| That is 66% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,316.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,335.00 |
| Total cost | $16,651.00 |
| That is 14% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,651.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,080.00 |
| Net price | $9,571.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,651.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,814.00 |
| Net price | $6,837.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 7.2% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Freshman year | $7,056.00 | $9,986.00 | $17,572.00 |
| Senior year | $8,681.00 | $12,286.00 | $21,620.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $31,400.00 | $44,437.00 | $78,197.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,962.00 | $16,929.00 | $29,790.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $361.00 | $511.00 | $900.00 |
| Total amount paid | $43,362.00 | $61,366.00 | $107,988.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Freshman year | $7,056.00 | $9,986.00 | $17,572.00 |
| Senior year | $7,561.00 | $10,700.00 | $18,829.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,617.00 | $20,686.00 | $36,401.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,569.00 | $7,881.00 | $13,868.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $168.00 | $238.00 | $419.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,185.00 | $28,566.00 | $50,269.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Freshman year | $7,326.00 | $10,256.00 | $17,842.00 |
| Senior year | $9,014.00 | $12,618.00 | $21,952.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $32,602.00 | $45,639.00 | $79,399.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,420.00 | $17,387.00 | $30,248.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $375.00 | $525.00 | $914.00 |
| Total amount paid | $45,022.00 | $63,025.00 | $109,647.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Freshman year | $7,326.00 | $10,256.00 | $17,842.00 |
| Senior year | $7,850.00 | $10,989.00 | $19,119.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,176.00 | $21,245.00 | $36,961.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,782.00 | $8,094.00 | $14,081.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $175.00 | $244.00 | $425.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,958.00 | $29,339.00 | $51,042.00 |
Read more in the net price section below.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,871.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $9,775.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,336.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,869.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,386.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,278.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,884.00 |
Use Southwestern Community College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Southwestern Community College comes to $7,418.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $7,418.00 |
| 75th | $12,000.00 |
| 90th | $19,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $8,750.00 |
| Middle income | $6,739.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Low-income borrowers graduate with $3,250.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,500.00 |
First-gen students at Southwestern Community College leave with $1,500.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Southwestern Community College comes to $3,373.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at Southwestern Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 17.2% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Southwestern Community College reach $58,331,506.00 distributed across 5,713 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 6 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,346.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Southwestern Community College, think through the questions below:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.