Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Suffolk County Community College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $242 per credit. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $484 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $242 | $484 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Suffolk County Community College are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $800 in-state and $800 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,830 | $11,660 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Total | $6,630 | $12,460 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at Suffolk County Community College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,879 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For information on financial aid at Suffolk County Community College, take a look at the Suffolk County Community College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Suffolk County Community College Tuition & Fees page.