Paying for Southwest Mississippi Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $3,960 10.00% $6,660 5.71%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC) are $3,960 for Mississippi residents and $6,660 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,471 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at SMCC.
74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,481. It could cover 97.31% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $5,369 for Mississippi residents and $8,069 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 Southwest Mississippi Community College is $3,960 for Mississippi residents and $6,660 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 10.00% for Mississippi residents and increased by 5.71% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($5,022) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,471.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SMCC is $4,356 for Mississippi residents and $7,041 for out-of-state students, a 5.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
SMCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$3,600 $6,300$7,150
2023-2024$3,960$6,660$7,450
Change % 2023-202410.00%5.71%4.20%
2024-2025$4,356$7,041$7,763

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 SMCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $140 for Mississippi residents and $260 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$140$260
2023-2024$140$260
2024-2025$140$260

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $7,450 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.20% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.13% compared to the previous year.
The SMCC's 2024 on-campus COA is $11,850 for state residents and $14,550 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $14,300 for state residents and $17,000 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SMCC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$3,960
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$6,660
Room & Board$4,450$5,500
Personal Expenses$3,000$4,400
Books & Supplies$440
COA (In-State)$11,850$14,300
COA (Out-of-State)$14,550$17,000
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

SMCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southwest Mississippi Community 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 SMCC
In-StateOut-of-State
Southwest Mississippi Community College$3,960$6,660
Hinds Community College$3,825$6,875
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College$3,950$7,250
Northwest Mississippi Community College$3,660$6,060
Pearl River Community College$3,650$5,650
Holmes Community College$3,510$6,210
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