This guide covers the real cost of attending Surry Community College, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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Cost of attendance at Surry Community College fell between $14,199.00 and up to $20,343.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: roughly $14,199.00 in-state against $20,343.00 out-of-state.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $2,668.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,531.00 |
| Total cost | $14,199.00 |
| That is 26% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,199.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,310.00 |
| Net price | $4,889.00 |
| That is 75% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,199.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,788.00 |
| Net price | $3,411.00 |
| That is 82% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,812.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,531.00 |
| Total cost | $20,343.00 |
| That is 6% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,343.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,310.00 |
| Net price | $11,033.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,343.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,788.00 |
| Net price | $9,555.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees and room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at about 0.0% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $3,412.00 | $4,890.00 | $14,203.00 |
| Senior year | $3,414.00 | $4,894.00 | $14,213.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $13,653.00 | $19,568.00 | $56,832.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,201.00 | $7,455.00 | $21,651.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $157.00 | $225.00 | $654.00 |
| Total amount paid | $18,854.00 | $27,023.00 | $78,483.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $3,412.00 | $4,890.00 | $14,203.00 |
| Senior year | $3,413.00 | $4,891.00 | $14,206.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $6,825.00 | $9,782.00 | $28,409.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,600.00 | $3,726.00 | $10,823.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $79.00 | $113.00 | $327.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,425.00 | $13,508.00 | $39,231.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $9,557.00 | $11,036.00 | $20,348.00 |
| Senior year | $9,565.00 | $11,044.00 | $20,364.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $38,244.00 | $44,160.00 | $81,423.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,570.00 | $16,823.00 | $31,019.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $440.00 | $508.00 | $937.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,814.00 | $60,983.00 | $112,443.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $9,557.00 | $11,036.00 | $20,348.00 |
| Senior year | $9,560.00 | $11,039.00 | $20,353.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $19,117.00 | $22,074.00 | $40,701.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,283.00 | $8,410.00 | $15,506.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $220.00 | $254.00 | $468.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,400.00 | $30,484.00 | $56,207.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $4,961.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $4,707.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,197.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,426.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,803.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $6,464.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $5,308.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Surry Community College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The federal default-rate classification for Surry Community College is No Data.
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 16.8% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Surry Community College total $2,461,851.00 covering 269 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 20 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,456.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Surry Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.