by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Springfield Technical Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Springfield Technical Community College were $5,904 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,112. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $5,304 in-state and $5,304 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $600 | $5,808 |
| Fees | $5,304 | $5,304 |
| Total | $5,904 | $11,112 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Springfield Technical Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Springfield Technical Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Springfield Technical 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. Review the Springfield Technical Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Springfield Technical Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $600 | $5,808 |
| Two Years Ago | $600 | $5,808 |
| One Year Ago | $600 | $5,808 |
| Most Recent Year | $600 | $5,808 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at STCC has shifted across recent years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.32%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,040. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.19%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $11,244.
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 | $6,040 | $11,244 |
| In 2 Years | $6,180 | $11,378 |
| In 3 Years | $6,323 | $11,513 |
| In 4 Years | $6,469 | $11,650 |
| In 5 Years | $6,619 | $11,789 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $45,785, or close to $25,012 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Springfield Technical Community College, see the Springfield Technical Community College Financial Aid page.
