South Central Louisiana Technical's tuition & fees has increased from $4,225 (2014) to $4,178 (2019), and the rate of tuition increase is 1.11% over the past 10 years.
The tuition & fees have not risen since 2018 at South Central Louisiana Technical College.
South Central Louisiana Technical's tuition increase rate is lower than the Louisiana's average increase rate of 21.37%. 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 3.68% from 2014 ($18,026).
For the current academic year 2023-2024, South Central Louisiana Technical's COA is $18,690, which is same as last year cost.
The following table and chart show changes to South Central Louisiana Technical's COA over the past 5 years.
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have decreased 1.11% for the last 5 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $3,434. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at South Central Louisiana Technical College over last the 5 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,300, and it has increased 8.33% from the year 2014 to 2019.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $1,200 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $1,200 | |
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| 2016-17 | $1,220 | 1.67% |
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| 2017-18 | $1,300 | 6.56% |
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| 2018-19 | $1,300 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 2.59% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2019. The following table shows the changes in living costs at South Central Louisiana Technical College.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $12,601 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $12,992 | 3.10% |
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| 2016-17 | $12,992 | |
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| 2017-18 | $13,212 | 1.69% |
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| 2018-19 | $13,212 | |
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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between South Central Louisiana Technical College and similar schools.
| 2024 | 2023 | Increase Rate |
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| South Central Louisiana Technical College | $4,178
($2,946) | $4,178
($2,946) | - |
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| Delgado Community College | $4,279
($4,279) | $4,679
($4,679) | -8.55% |
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| Baton Rouge Community College | $4,221
($4,221) | $4,221
($4,221) | - |
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| Bossier Parish Community College | $4,283
($4,283) | $4,283
($4,283) | - |
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| South Louisiana Community College | $4,210
($4,210) | $4,205
($4,205) | 0.12% |
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| Northshore Technical Community College | $4,203
($4,203) | $4,203
($4,203) | - |
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