The real 2-year cost of Southeastern Community College
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Southeastern Community College went from $3,450 to $6,450, an average of 3.9% a year.
2008–2025: history and projection
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $3,450 | – | – |
| 2009 | $3,600 | – | – |
| 2010 | $3,780 | – | – |
| 2011 | $4,050 | – | – |
| 2012 | $4,260 | – | – |
| 2013 | $4,350 | – | – |
| 2014 | $4,590 | – | – |
| 2015 | $4,950 | – | – |
| 2016 | $5,220 | – | – |
| 2017 | $5,400 | – | – |
| 2018 | $5,580 | – | – |
| 2019 | $5,670 | – | – |
| 2020 | $5,910 | – | – |
| 2021 | $6,090 | – | – |
| 2022 | $6,210 | – | – |
| 2023 | $6,450 | $6,450 | – |
| 2024 | – | $6,698 | $6,586–$6,811 |
| 2025 | – | $6,956 | $6,725–$7,192 |
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $7,224 |
| Year 2 | $7,503 |
| 2-year total | $14,727 |
Two aid scenarios
2-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $0
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $7,603
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
On-campus housing & meals
Room & board (housing plus the standard meal plan), on top of tuition.
- Latest (2023)
- $9,844/ yr
- rising 6.0% / yr
- Projected 2-year add-on
- $24,163
Books & supplies typically add ~$1,200/yr (national median, not included).
Housing here is rising faster than tuition.
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