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

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 54.92% from 2012 ($11,810), where SWCC's current cost is $18,296. In 2024, the COA is increased by 2.98% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $4,635 (2012) to $7,248 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 69.54% over the past 10 years.

SWCC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Iowa's average increase rate of 54.89%. 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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SWCC 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 54.92% for that period where the last year costs were $18,296. 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
2012-13	$11,615	$11,810	$13,020	$13,215	-
2013-14	$12,394	$12,604	$14,054	$14,264	6.72%
2014-15	$12,874	$13,084	$14,534	$14,744	3.81%
2015-16	$13,418	$13,628	$15,068	$15,278	4.16%
2016-17	$14,124	$14,334	$15,774	$15,984	5.18%
2017-18	$14,358	$14,568	$15,610	$15,820	1.63%
2018-19	$15,321	$15,545	$16,530	$16,754	6.71%
2019-20	$15,952	$16,176	$17,183	$17,407	4.06%
2020-21	$16,633	$16,857	$17,836	$18,060	4.21%
2021-22	$17,589	$17,799	$19,132	$19,342	5.59%
2022-23	$17,541	$17,766	$19,113	$19,338	-0.19%
2023-24	$18,072	$18,296	$19,674	$19,898	2.98%

Cost of Attendance Changes of Southwestern Community College

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 69.54% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,248. 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	$4,440	$4,635	-
2013-14	$4,980	$5,190	11.97%
2014-15	$5,160	$5,370	3.47%
2015-16	$5,280	$5,490	2.23%
2016-17	$5,460	$5,670	3.28%
2017-18	$5,310	$5,520	-2.65%
2018-19	$5,888	$6,112	10.72%
2019-20	$6,112	$6,336	3.66%
2020-21	$6,336	$6,560	3.54%
2021-22	$6,060	$6,270	-4.42%
2022-23	$6,783	$7,008	11.77%
2023-24	$7,024	$7,248	3.42%

Tuition & Fees Changes of Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,366, and it has increased 13.83% from the year 2012 to 2024.

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2012-13	$1,200	-
2013-14	$1,114	-7.17%
2014-15	$1,164	4.49%
2015-16	$1,188	2.06%
2016-17	$1,254	5.56%
2017-18	$1,338	6.70%
2018-19	$1,323	-1.12%
2019-20	$1,330	0.53%
2020-21	$1,337	0.53%
2021-22	$1,344	0.52%
2022-23	$1,351	0.52%
2023-24	$1,366	1.11%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Southwestern Community College

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 30.45% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 25.74% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Southwestern Community College.

Year	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2012-13	$5,975	$7,430	-
2013-14	$6,300	$7,960	5.44%
2014-15	$6,550	$8,210	3.97%
2015-16	$6,950	$8,600	6.11%
2016-17	$7,410	$9,060	6.62%
2017-18	$7,710	$8,962	4.05%
2018-19	$8,110	$9,319	5.19%
2019-20	$8,510	$9,741	4.93%
2020-21	$8,960	$10,163	5.29%
2021-22	$10,185	$11,728	13.67%
2022-23	$9,407	$10,979	-7.64%
2023-24	$9,682	$11,284	2.92%

Living Costs Changes of Southwestern Community College

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