Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at State Fair Community College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $196 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $264 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $196 | $264 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at State Fair Community College appear below.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,080 in-state and $1,080 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,704 | $6,336 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Total | $5,784 | $7,416 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at State Fair Community College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,617 the year after.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For details on financial aid availability at State Fair Community College, see the State Fair Community College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the State Fair Community College Tuition & Fees page.