by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for State Fair Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at State Fair Community College were $5,784 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $7,416. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees were $1,080 in-state and $1,080 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,704 | $6,336 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Total | $5,784 | $7,416 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does State Fair Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how State Fair 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 |
Against the nationwide average, State Fair Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the State Fair Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at State Fair Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,200 | $5,688 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,392 | $5,928 |
| One Year Ago | $4,584 | $6,168 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,704 | $6,336 |
This chart shows the way tuition at State Fair Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $7,617 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 7.38%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,211. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 6.38%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,888.
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 | $6,211 | $7,888 |
| In 2 Years | $6,669 | $8,390 |
| In 3 Years | $7,161 | $8,924 |
| In 4 Years | $7,689 | $9,492 |
| In 5 Years | $8,256 | $10,097 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $34,694, or about $27,730 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at State Fair Community College, see the State Fair Community College Financial Aid page.
