LBWCC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,620 (2014) to $8,790 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 15.35% over the past 10 years.

LBWCC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Alabama's average increase rate of 31.86%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 0.31% from 2019 ($19,097).

For the current academic year 2023-2024, LBWCC's COA is $19,157, which is increased by 0.63% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to LBWCC's COA over the past 10 years.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 15.35% for the last 10 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,790. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Lurleen B Wallace Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$4,230$7,620-
2015-16$4,320$7,7701.97%
2016-17$4,380$7,8901.54%
2017-18$4,440$8,0101.52%
2018-19$4,740$8,6107.49%
2019-20$4,800$8,7301.39%
2020-21$4,860$8,8501.37%
2021-22$4,860$8,850
2022-23$4,920$8,670-2.03%
2023-24$4,980$8,7901.38%
Lurleen B Wallace Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,192, and it has not changed since 2014.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,192-
2015-16$1,192
2016-17$1,192
2017-18$1,192
2018-19$1,192
2019-20$1,192
2020-21$1,192
2021-22$1,192
2022-23$1,192
2023-24$1,192

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 153.10% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Lurleen B Wallace Community College.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15-$13,075-
2015-16-$13,075-
2016-17-$13,075-
2017-18-$13,075-
2018-19-$13,075-
2019-20$9,175$13,075-
2020-21$9,175$13,075
2021-22$9,175$13,075
2022-23$9,175$13,075
2023-24$9,175$13,075

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Lurleen B Wallace Community College and similar schools.

20242023Increase Rate
Lurleen B Wallace Community College$8,790
($4,980)
$8,670
($4,920)
1.38%
Jefferson State Community College$8,850
($5,040)
$8,910
($5,220)
-0.67%
John C Calhoun State Community College$8,870
($5,060)
$8,750
($5,000)
1.37%
Coastal Alabama Community College$8,790
($4,980)
$8,670
($4,920)
1.38%
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville$8,790
($4,980)
$8,670
($4,920)
1.38%
Southern Union State Community College$8,790
($4,980)
$8,670
($4,920)
1.38%

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