How much has West Shore CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 64.94% from 2014 ($14,374), where West Shore CC's current cost is $23,708. In 2024, the COA is increased by 50.25% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $5,326 (2014) to $8,670 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 72.02% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at West Shore Community College.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for West Shore Community College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 64.94% for that period where the last year costs were $23,708. 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 72.02% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,670. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at West Shore Community College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$4,126$5,326-
2015-16$4,134$5,454 2.40%
2016-17$4,154$5,594 2.57%
2017-18$4,466$5,810 3.86%
2018-19$4,306$5,866 0.96%
2019-20$4,480$6,160 5.01%
2020-21$4,480$6,160 0.00%
2021-22$4,600$6,400 3.90%
2022-23$4,770$6,570 2.66%
2023-24$6,270$8,670 31.96%
West Shore Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,760, and it has increased 76.00% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,000-
2015-16$1,000 0.00%
2016-17$1,000 0.00%
2017-18$1,000 0.00%
2018-19$1,000 0.00%
2019-20$1,000 0.00%
2020-21$1,000 0.00%
2021-22$6,400 540.00%
2022-23$1,000 -84.38%
2023-24$1,760 76.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 64.13% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at West Shore Community College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$8,048-
2015-16$8,192 1.79%
2016-17$8,336 1.76%
2017-18$8,336
2018-19$8,236 -1.20%
2019-20$8,209 -0.33%
2020-21$8,209
2021-22$8,209
2022-23$8,209
2023-24$13,278 61.75%
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