by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Surry Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Surry Community College stood at $2,668 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,812. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $118 in-state and $118 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,550 | $8,694 |
| Fees | $118 | $118 |
| Total | $2,668 | $8,812 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Surry Community College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Surry Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Surry Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Surry Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Surry Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,550 | $8,694 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,550 | $8,694 |
| One Year Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,550 | $8,694 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Surry Community College has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.4%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $8,933 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually 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.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.13%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $2,671. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.03%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $8,814.
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 | $2,671 | $8,814 |
| In 2 Years | $2,674 | $8,816 |
| In 3 Years | $2,677 | $8,818 |
| In 4 Years | $2,680 | $8,820 |
| In 5 Years | $2,683 | $8,822 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $35,268, or close to $10,702 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Surry Community College, go to the Surry Community College Financial Aid page.
