How much has Southwestern CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by inf% from (-), where Southwestern CC's current cost is $37,800. In 2024, the COA is increased by 59.40% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,392 (2012) to $19,630 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 168.61% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Southwestern Community College.

Southwestern CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the North Carolina's average increase rate of 4.51%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

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Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Southwestern Community College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $37,800. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Year	Living On Campus		Living Off Campus		Change by Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change by Year

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 168.61% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $19,630. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Southwestern Community College over last the 12 years.

Year	Undergraduate		Change By Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	Change By Year
2012-13	$2,016	$7,392	-
2013-14	$2,086	$7,462	0.95%
2014-15	$2,100	$7,476	0.19%
2015-16	$2,100	$7,476	0.00%
2016-17	$2,213	$7,589	1.51%
2017-18	$2,213	$7,589	0.00%
2018-19	$2,213	$7,589	0.00%
2019-20	$2,213	$7,589	0.00%
2020-21	$2,337	$7,713	1.63%
2021-22	$2,601	$7,913	2.59%
2022-23	$2,228	$7,221	-8.75%
2023-24	$5,806	$19,630	171.85%

Southwestern Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2012-13	$1,100	-
2013-14	$1,100	0.00%
2014-15	$1,100	0.00%
2015-16	$1,100	0.00%
2016-17	$1,200	9.09%
2017-18	$1,200	0.00%
2018-19	$1,200	0.00%
2019-20	$1,200	0.00%
2020-21	$1,200	0.00%
2021-22	$1,200	0.00%
2022-23	$1,460	21.67%
2023-24	$1,460	0.00%

Year	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2012-13	$5,850	-
2013-14	$5,850	0.00%
2014-15	$5,850	0.00%
2015-16	$5,850	6.45%
2016-17	$4,075	-11.95%
2017-18	$4,125	0.38%
2018-19	$4,499	2.86%
2019-20	$4,799	2.22%
2020-21	$5,699	6.52%
2021-22	$5,699	0.00%
2022-23	$5,699	2.27%
2023-24	$3,300	11.16%

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How much has Southwestern CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes