by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Suffolk County Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Suffolk County Community College ran $6,630 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,460. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $800 in-state and $800 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,830 | $11,660 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Total | $6,630 | $12,460 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Suffolk County Community College cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Suffolk County Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Suffolk County 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. Check the Suffolk County Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Suffolk County Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,470 | $10,940 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,470 | $10,940 |
| One Year Ago | $5,640 | $11,280 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,830 | $11,660 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Suffolk County Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $12,879 for the coming year.
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 background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.89%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,755. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.01%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,710.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,755 | $12,710 |
| In 2 Years | $6,882 | $12,965 |
| In 3 Years | $7,011 | $13,226 |
| In 4 Years | $7,143 | $13,492 |
| In 5 Years | $7,277 | $13,763 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $52,393, or close to $27,791 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Suffolk County Community College, go to the Suffolk County Community College Financial Aid page.
