by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at West Shore Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at West Shore Community College came in at $6,420 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,820. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals came to $720 in-state and $720 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,700 | $8,100 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Total | $6,420 | $8,820 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will West Shore Community College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how West Shore Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, West Shore Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the West Shore Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at West Shore Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,200 | $6,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,320 | $6,120 |
| One Year Ago | $5,550 | $7,950 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,700 | $8,100 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at West Shore Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,986 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 12.51%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,223. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 12.12%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,888.
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 | $7,223 | $9,888 |
| In 2 Years | $8,126 | $11,086 |
| In 3 Years | $9,142 | $12,429 |
| In 4 Years | $10,285 | $13,934 |
| In 5 Years | $11,571 | $15,622 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $47,337, or about $34,776 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at West Shore Community College, see the West Shore Community College Financial Aid page.
