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

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 70.95% from 2014 ($15,794), where SCC's current cost is $27,000. In 2024, the COA is increased by 1.12% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $4,794 (2014) to $9,900 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 164.00% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Salem Community College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 70.95% for that period where the last year costs were $27,000. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 164.00% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $9,900. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Salem Community College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$4,794$4,794-
2015-16$4,794$5,544 15.64%
2016-17$4,794$5,544 0.00%
2017-18$5,700$6,450 16.34%
2018-19$5,850$6,600 2.33%
2019-20$6,210$6,960 5.45%
2020-21$6,360$8,850 27.16%
2021-22$6,540$9,060 2.37%
2022-23$6,930$9,600 5.96%
2023-24$7,140$9,900 3.13%
Salem Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,000, and it has increased 25.00% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,600-
2015-16$1,600 0.00%
2016-17$2,000 25.00%
2017-18$2,000 0.00%
2018-19$2,000 0.00%
2019-20$2,000 0.00%
2020-21$2,000 0.00%
2021-22$9,060 353.00%
2022-23$2,000 -77.92%
2023-24$2,000 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 22.76% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Salem Community College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$9,400-
2015-16$12,280 30.64%
2016-17$14,000 14.01%
2017-18$14,000
2018-19$15,100 7.86%
2019-20$15,100
2020-21$15,100
2021-22$15,100
2022-23$15,100
2023-24$15,100
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