SWTJC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,062

Cost of attendance at Southwest Texas Junior College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,886

Cost of attendance at Southwest Texas Junior College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southwest Texas Junior College was $6,309. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SWTJC

SWTJC net price calculator

$6,309

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of SWTJC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,309	$757 (11%)	$6,158	$6,196	$9,320	$11,836
2021	$7,066	$363 (5%)	$6,429	$6,664	$9,656	$12,227	$13,523
2020	$6,703	$437 (6%)	$6,039	$7,021	$9,255	$11,362	$13,168
2019	$7,140	$360 (5%)	$6,512	$7,659	$9,833	$12,512	$13,011
2018	$6,780	$303 (4%)	$6,254	$7,014	$8,970	$11,515	$12,286
2017	$7,083	$622 (10%)	$6,576	$7,148	$8,938	$11,496	$12,453
2016	$6,461	$158 (2%)	$5,883	$6,503	$9,632	$11,245	$11,844
2015	$6,619	$186 (3%)	$6,052	$6,934	$8,838	$11,355	$12,008
2014	$6,805	--	$6,284	$7,313	$9,318	$12,013	$11,897

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southwest Texas Junior College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,422	No change	$4,062	$11,520	$1,840
2021	$17,422	No change	$4,062	$11,520	$1,840
2020	$17,422	$121	$4,062	$11,520	$1,840
2019	$17,301	$144	$3,942	$11,520	$1,839
2018	$17,157	$274 (2%)	$3,798	$11,520	$1,839
2017	$16,883	$48	$3,580	$11,520	$1,783
2016	$16,931	$447 (3%)	$3,580	$11,516	$1,835
2015	$16,484	$29	$3,292	$11,412	$1,780
2014	$16,455	$422 (3%)	$3,378	$11,311	$1,766
2013	$16,033	--	$3,124	$11,229	$1,680

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SWTJC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 251 dormitories available to its students at $2,600 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SWTJC is $289 per month.
Does SWTJC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SWTJC for one academic year is $2,460, which works out to $273 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SWTJC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,840.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SWTJC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,520

If living off-campus, with family: $4,973

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,520
How much is SWTJC application fees?: SWTJC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SWTJC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southwest Texas Junior College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$126	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$202	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Southwest Texas Junior College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southwest Texas Junior College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$2,460	$2,600	N/A	14	251
2021	$2,460	$2,600	N/A	14	251
2020	$2,460	$2,600	N/A	14	251
2019	$2,460	$2,600	N/A	14	251
2018	$2,460	$2,600	N/A	14	251
2017	$2,590	$2,400	N/A	0	240
2016	N/A	N/A	$3,600	14	240

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southwest Texas Junior College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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