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

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 20.87% from 2014 ($17,093), where SMC's current cost is $20,660. In 2024, the COA is increased by 0.98% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $6,223 (2014) to $7,850 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 61.29% 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 Southwestern Michigan College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 20.87% for that period where the last year costs were $20,660. 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 61.29% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,850. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Southwestern Michigan College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$5,828$6,223-
2015-16$5,967$6,370 2.36%
2016-17$6,138$6,564 3.05%
2017-18$6,309$6,743 2.73%
2018-19$6,463$6,897 2.28%
2019-20$6,619$7,068 2.48%
2020-21$6,773$7,231 2.31%
2021-22$6,844$7,301 0.97%
2022-23$7,169$7,649 4.77%
2023-24$7,364$7,850 2.63%
Southwestern Michigan College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,520, and it has increased 16.92% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,300-
2015-16$1,722 32.46%
2016-17$1,722 0.00%
2017-18$1,722 0.00%
2018-19$1,722 0.00%
2019-20$1,722 0.00%
2020-21$1,722 0.00%
2021-22$7,229 319.80%
2022-23$1,520 -78.97%
2023-24$1,520 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 15.45% when a student lives on-campus facilities and -5.16% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Southwestern Michigan College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$9,570$9,570-
2015-16$10,465$10,465 9.35%
2016-17$10,649$6,643 1.76%
2017-18$11,739$6,643 10.24%
2018-19$11,889$6,643 1.28%
2019-20$11,258$9,013 -5.31%
2020-21$11,258$9,013
2021-22$11,258$9,013
2022-23$11,290$9,726 0.28%
2023-24$11,290$9,726
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