Tuition & Fees
The following information shows tuition and fees charged at Southern State for the 2012–2013 school year. Southern State reserves the right to change fees.
| Hours | Resident | Non-Resident |
| 1 | 154 | 292 |
| 2 | 306 | 579 |
| 3 | 460 | 872 |
| 4 | 615 | 1160 |
| 5 | 768 | 1450 |
| 6 | 919 | 1739 |
| 7 | 1075 | 2030 |
| 8 | 1226 | 2322 |
| 9 | 1380 | 2613 |
| 10 | 1532 | 2899 |
| 11 | 1688 | 3191 |
| 12 | 1994 | 3759 |
| 13 | 2001 | 3766 |
| 14 | 2008 | 3772 |
| 15 | 2016 | 3781 |
| 16 | 2168 | 4071 |
| 17 | 2323 | 4361 |
| 18 | 2473 | 4651 |
| 19 | 2630 | 4942 |
| 20 | 2783 | 5228 |
| 21 | 2936 | 5520 |
| 22 | 3088 | 5808 |
| 23 | 3242 | 6098 |
| 24 | 3394 | 6390 |
| 25 | 3548 | 6681 |
Charge includes a $8.25 per credit hour technology fee and a $7.50 per credit hour activity fee.
College Cost
Direct Cost
Estimated per academic year based on full-time enrollment:
- Tuition — $3988
- Books and supplies — $2050
Indirect Cost
Estimated per academic year based on full-time enrollment:
- Living allowance
- Independent student — $3200
- Dependent student — $1600
- Transportation (average cost for commuter student) — $2310
- Lab and miscellaneous fees — $500
When planning your college budget, remember to include both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are the estimated tuition, books, supplies and fees paid directly to the college. Indirect costs are incurred during the academic year, but are not necessarily charged to the student, such as transportation and living expenses.
Estimate Your Cost
This tool allows prospective students to calculate an estimated net price at Southern State using the basic formula of price of attendance minus grant aid. Based on the information entered by the student, an average net price of attendance is generated based on what similar students paid the previous year.
