Paying for Southwestern Community College (Sylva, NC)

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $5,806 160.48% $19,630 171.85%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwestern Community College (Southwestern CC) are $5,806 for North Carolina residents and $19,630 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Southwestern CC.
58% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,693. It could cover 29.00% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,283 for North Carolina residents and $32,107 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwestern Community College is $5,806 for North Carolina residents and $19,630 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 160.48% for North Carolina residents and increased by 171.85% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($5,159) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Southwestern CC is $15,123 for North Carolina residents and $53,363 for out-of-state students, a 171.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Southwestern CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$2,229 $7,221$15,033
2023-2024$5,806$19,630$16,710
Change % 2023-2024160.48%171.85%11.16%
2024-2025$15,123$53,363$18,574

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Southwestern CC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $198 for North Carolina residents and $729 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$76$268
2023-2024$198$729
2024-2025$516$1,983
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southwestern Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Southwestern CC
In-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern Community College$5,806$19,630
Wake Technical Community College$2,336$7,582
Central Piedmont Community College$2,792$8,936
Cape Fear Community College$2,748$8,892
Fayetteville Technical Community College$2,628$8,772
Guilford Technical Community College$2,319$7,695
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