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

16.44%

In-State

14.56%

Out-of-State

JSCC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,830 (2015) to $8,970 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 14.56% over the past 10 years.

JSCC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Alabama's average increase rate of 21.50%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 18.73% from 2015 ($25,066).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, JSCC's COA is $29,762, which is decreased by -5.21% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to JSCC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$21,616$25,066-
2016-17 --$24,032$27,5429.88%
2017-18 --$24,302$27,8721.20%
2018-19 --$24,912$28,7823.26%
2019-20 --$26,056$29,9864.18%
2020-21 --$26,870$30,8602.91%
2021-22 --$26,297$29,987-2.83%
2022-23 --$27,456$31,1463.87%
2023-24 --$27,589$31,3990.81%
2024-25 --$25,892$29,762-5.21%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 14.56% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $7,740. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Jefferson State Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,380$7,830-
2016-17$4,440$7,9501.53%
2017-18$4,500$8,0701.51%
2018-19$4,800$8,6707.43%
2019-20$4,860$8,7901.38%
2020-21$5,850$9,84011.95%
2021-22$4,920$8,610-12.50%
2022-23$5,220$8,9103.48%
2023-24$5,040$8,850-0.67%
2024-25$5,100$8,9701.36%
Jefferson State Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,120, and it has decreased -43.49% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,982-
2016-17$1,692-14.63%
2017-18$2,11424.94%
2018-19$2,1903.60%
2019-20$2,162-1.28%
2020-21$1,614-25.35%
2021-22$1,552-3.84%
2022-23$1,444-6.96%
2023-24$1,444
2024-25$1,120-22.44%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 45.34% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Jefferson State Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$15,254-
2016-17$17,90017.35%
2017-18$17,688-1.18%
2018-19$17,9221.32%
2019-20$19,0346.20%
2020-21$19,4061.95%
2021-22$19,8252.16%
2022-23$20,7924.88%
2023-24$21,1051.51%
2024-25$19,672-6.79%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Jefferson State Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Jefferson State Community College$8,970
($5,100)		$8,850
($5,040)		1.36%
John C Calhoun State Community College$8,990
($5,120)		$8,870
($5,060)		1.35%
Coastal Alabama Community College$8,910
($5,040)		$8,790
($4,980)		1.37%
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville$9,090
($5,220)		$8,790
($4,980)		3.41%
Gadsden State Community College$7,368
($4,272)		$7,080
($4,032)		4.07%
Southern Union State Community College$8,874
($5,030)		$8,790
($4,980)		0.96%

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