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

55.30%

In-State

61.72%

Out-of-State

West Shore CC's tuition & fees has increased from $5,454 (2015) to $8,820 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 61.72% over the past 10 years.

West Shore CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Michigan's average increase rate of 21.56%. 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 65.41% from 2015 ($14,646).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, West Shore CC's COA is $24,226, which is increased by 2.18% from last year.

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

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$13,326$14,646-
2016-17 --$13,490$14,9301.94%
2017-18 --$13,802$15,1461.45%
2018-19 --$13,542$15,102-0.29%
2019-20 --$13,689$15,3691.77%
2020-21 --$13,689$15,369
2021-22 --$19,209$21,00936.70%
2022-23 --$13,979$15,779-24.89%
2023-24 --$21,308$23,70850.25%
2024-25 --$21,826$24,2262.18%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 61.72% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,100. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at West Shore Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,134$5,454-
2016-17$4,154$5,5942.57%
2017-18$4,466$5,8103.86%
2018-19$4,306$5,8660.96%
2019-20$4,480$6,1605.01%
2020-21$4,480$6,160
2021-22$4,600$6,4003.90%
2022-23$4,770$6,5702.66%
2023-24$6,270$8,67031.96%
2024-25$6,420$8,8201.73%
West Shore Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,150, and it has increased 115.00% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,000-
2016-17$1,000
2017-18$1,000
2018-19$1,000
2019-20$1,000
2020-21$1,000
2021-22$6,400540.00%
2022-23$1,000-84.38%
2023-24$1,76076.00%
2024-25$2,15022.16%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 63.86% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at West Shore Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$8,192-
2016-17$8,3361.76%
2017-18$8,336
2018-19$8,236-1.20%
2019-20$8,209-0.33%
2020-21$8,209
2021-22$8,209
2022-23$8,209
2023-24$13,27861.75%
2024-25$13,256-0.17%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
West Shore Community College$8,820
($6,420)		$8,670
($6,270)		1.73%
Macomb Community College$8,370
($6,630)		$8,220
($6,510)		1.82%
Oakland Community College$5,560
($5,560)		$5,560
($5,560)		-
Grand Rapids Community College$12,219
($8,289)		$11,859
($8,049)		3.04%
Wayne County Community College District$4,067
($3,333)		$4,067
($3,333)		-
Washtenaw Community College$6,504
($4,704)		$6,336
($4,584)		2.65%

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