Paying for Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA)

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $1,344 0.15% $9,492 0.02%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwestern College (Southwestern) are $1,344 for California residents and $9,492 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $10,048 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at Southwestern.
65% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,555. It could cover 58.52% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $26,376 for California residents and $34,524 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwestern College is $1,344 for California residents and $9,492 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.15% for California residents and increased by 0.02% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($3,912) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $10,048.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Southwestern is $1,346 for California residents and $9,494 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
Southwestern Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$1,342 $9,490$26,721
2023-2024$1,344$9,492$29,377
Change % 2023-20240.15%0.02%9.94%
2024-2025$1,346$9,494$32,297

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Southwestern. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $46 for California residents and $337 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$46$337
2023-2024$46$337
2024-2025$46$337
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Southwestern Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southwestern College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Southwestern
In-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern College$1,344$9,492
East Los Angeles College$1,238$10,130
American River College$1,288$12,808
Mt San Antonio College$1,364$10,212
Fresno City College$1,334$9,454
Long Beach City College$1,556$11,440
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