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

22.39%

In-State

16.62%

Out-of-State

Surry CC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,556 (2015) to $8,812 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 16.62% over the past 10 years.

Surry CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the North Carolina's average increase rate of 4.37%. 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 26.28% from 2015 ($21,711).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Surry CC's COA is $27,417, which is increased by 11.27% from last year.

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

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$16,335$21,711-
2016-17 --$16,391$22,3032.73%
2017-18 --$16,391$21,767-2.40%
2018-19 --$18,490$24,63413.17%
2019-20 --$18,613$24,7570.50%
2020-21 --$18,613$24,757
2021-22 --$18,613$24,757
2022-23 --$18,613$24,757
2023-24 --$18,495$24,639-0.48%
2024-25 --$21,273$27,41711.27%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 16.62% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,694. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Surry Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,180$7,556-
2016-17$2,236$8,1487.83%
2017-18$2,236$7,612-6.58%
2018-19$2,540$8,68414.08%
2019-20$2,663$8,8071.42%
2020-21$2,663$8,807
2021-22$2,663$8,807
2022-23$2,663$8,807
2023-24$2,545$8,689-1.34%
2024-25$2,668$8,8121.42%
Surry Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,700, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,700-
2016-17$1,700
2017-18$1,700
2018-19$1,700
2019-20$1,700
2020-21$1,700
2021-22$1,700
2022-23$1,700
2023-24$1,700
2024-25$1,700

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 35.73% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Surry Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,455-
2016-17$12,455
2017-18$12,455
2018-19$14,25014.41%
2019-20$14,250
2020-21$14,250
2021-22$14,250
2022-23$14,250
2023-24$14,250
2024-25$16,90518.63%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Surry Community College$8,812
($2,668)		$8,689
($2,545)		1.42%
Wake Technical Community College$6,862
($2,254)		$7,582
($2,336)		-9.50%
Central Piedmont Community College$8,936
($2,792)		$8,936
($2,792)		-
Cape Fear Community College$8,892
($2,748)		$8,892
($2,748)		-
Fayetteville Technical Community College$8,772
($2,628)		$8,772
($2,628)		-
Guilford Technical Community College$7,696
($2,320)		$7,695
($2,319)		0.01%

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