by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southwestern 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 Southwestern Community College ran $4,112 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $13,184. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $320 in-state and $320 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,792 | $12,864 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Total | $4,112 | $13,184 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Southwestern Community College charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Southwestern Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Southwestern Community College is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Southwestern Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Southwestern Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,392 | $7,704 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,976 | $6,968 |
| One Year Ago | $5,472 | $19,296 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,792 | $12,864 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Southwestern Community College has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition fell slightly, which is uncommon and may be a data restatement.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 39.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,715. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 43.42%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $18,908.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,715 | $18,908 |
| In 2 Years | $7,943 | $27,118 |
| In 3 Years | $11,040 | $38,892 |
| In 4 Years | $15,345 | $55,779 |
| In 5 Years | $21,329 | $79,998 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $140,697, versus roughly $40,043 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.
To learn about financial aid at Southwestern Community College, visit the Southwestern Community College Financial Aid page.
