by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Walters State Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Walters State Community College were $4,752 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $17,736. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees totaled $312 in-state and $312 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,440 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $312 | $312 |
| Total | $4,752 | $17,736 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Walters State Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Walters State Community College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Walters State Community College is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Walters State Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Walters State Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| One Year Ago | $4,224 | $17,424 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,440 | $17,424 |
The chart here shows how tuition at WSCC has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.63%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,876. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.01%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $17,914.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,876 | $17,914 |
| In 2 Years | $5,004 | $18,094 |
| In 3 Years | $5,135 | $18,276 |
| In 4 Years | $5,269 | $18,460 |
| In 5 Years | $5,407 | $18,646 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $72,744, versus roughly $20,284 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Walters State Community College, see the Walters State Community College Financial Aid page.
