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

35.85%

In-State

34.25%

Out-of-State

Southern State CC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,058 (2015) to $10,818 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 34.25% over the past 10 years.

Southern State CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Ohio's average increase rate of 7.23%. 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 49.86% from 2015 ($16,118).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Southern State CC's COA is $24,154, which is increased by 1.90% from last year.

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

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$12,412$16,118-
2016-17 --$12,372$16,078-0.25%
2017-18 --$12,572$16,2781.24%
2018-19 --$13,572$17,5787.99%
2019-20 --$13,722$17,8781.71%
2020-21 --$13,872$18,1781.68%
2021-22 --$13,947$18,3280.83%
2022-23 --$18,948$23,55428.51%
2023-24 --$19,023$23,7040.64%
2024-25 --$19,248$24,1541.90%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 34.25% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $10,338. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Southern State Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,352$8,058-
2016-17$4,412$8,1180.74%
2017-18$4,412$8,118
2018-19$5,012$9,01811.09%
2019-20$5,162$9,3183.33%
2020-21$5,312$9,6183.22%
2021-22$5,387$9,7681.56%
2022-23$5,612$10,2184.61%
2023-24$5,687$10,3681.47%
2024-25$5,912$10,8184.34%
Southern State Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,632, and it has decreased -20.39% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$2,050-
2016-17$2,050
2017-18$2,050
2018-19$2,050
2019-20$2,050
2020-21$2,050
2021-22$2,050
2022-23$1,632-20.39%
2023-24$1,632
2024-25$1,632

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 46.74% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Southern State Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$6,010-
2016-17$5,910-1.66%
2017-18$6,1103.38%
2018-19$6,5106.55%
2019-20$6,510
2020-21$6,510
2021-22$6,510
2022-23$11,70479.78%
2023-24$11,704
2024-25$11,704

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Southern State Community College$10,818
($5,912)		$10,368
($5,687)		4.34%
Eastern Gateway Community College$6,071
($4,385)		$6,071
($4,385)		-
Owens Community College$10,502
($5,870)		$10,262
($5,750)		2.34%
Lakeland Community College$9,235
($4,607)		$9,235
($4,607)		-
Northwest State Community College$9,170
($4,698)		$8,930
($4,578)		2.69%
Terra State Community College$8,544
($5,748)		$10,316
($5,660)		-17.18%

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