by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for St Charles Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at St Charles Community College were $4,656 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $6,096. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for amounted to $336 in-state and $336 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,320 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $336 | $336 |
| Total | $4,656 | $6,096 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What will St Charles Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how St Charles Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, St Charles Community College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the St Charles Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at St Charles Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,816 | $5,184 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,008 | $5,328 |
| One Year Ago | $4,008 | $5,328 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,320 | $5,760 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SCC has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 8.1%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $6,590 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.94%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,839. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.41%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,303.
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 | $4,839 | $6,303 |
| In 2 Years | $5,029 | $6,518 |
| In 3 Years | $5,226 | $6,740 |
| In 4 Years | $5,431 | $6,969 |
| In 5 Years | $5,644 | $7,206 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $26,530, or close to $20,525 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at St Charles Community College, head to the St Charles Community College Financial Aid page.
