Sylva, NC · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community College (in-state) | $4,112 | — |
| NC average | $14,116 | -71% |
| National average | $18,082 | -77% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,112 | $16,448 |
| Out-of-state | $13,184 | $52,736 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Southwestern Community College ranks 60 by in-state tuition among the 133 NC colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 221% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Southwestern Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville State University | $4,353 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $3,648 |
| Western Carolina University | $4,630 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 |
In-state tuition at Southwestern Community College is $4,112 per year; out-of-state students pay $13,184.
Southwestern Community College in-state tuition is 71% below the NC average of $14,116.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Southwestern Community College is 77% below that.
$4,112 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Southwestern Community College comes to about $16,448 for an in-state student and $52,736 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Southwestern Community College ranks 60 out of the 133 NC colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.