Tuition & Fees

Spring 2025

The following information shows tuition and fees charged at Southern State for the Spring 2025 semester. Southern State reserves the right to change fees.

Hours In-State Out-of-State
1 202 386
2 402 767
3 603 1155
4 805 1538
5 1006 1922
6 1205 2305
7 1408 2691
8 1607 3077
9 1809 3462
10 2008 3842
11 2212 4230
12 2573 4905
13 2620 4993
14 2667 5079
15 2716 5169
16 2716 5169
17 2716 5169
18 2716 5169
19 3521 6708
20 3721 7088
21 3921 7474
22 4121 7856
23 4323 8240
24 4522 8627
25 4724 9012

Career Services Fee

All classes will have a $10 per credit hour Career Services Fee.

Online/Hybrid Course Fees

All online classes will have a $25 per credit hour fee.

Facility Fee

All classes held on campus will have a $6 per credit hour fee.

Course Materials Fees

Some classes offer a digital book at lower or no cost. The fee for the book is charged to the student's tuition and fee bill when the class is registered and a discount may be applied, depending on the content. Students are emailed instructions on how to opt out from this book option and, if they choose to opt out, the fee will be removed from their tuition and fee account by the 4th week of the semester.

Cost of Attendance

Below is a Cost of Attendance (COA) breakdown of the estimated costs a student may expect per semester based on the number of hours they are enrolled, their academic program as well as their dependency status. When planning your college budget, remember to include both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are the estimated tuition, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment as well as 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.

Dependent* Student Independent* Student
Tuition and Fees $5,290 $5,290
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,632 $1,632
Food and housing $2,008 $6,928
Transportation $2,184 $2,184
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,592 $2,592

*Dependency status is based on information provided on the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

NOTES:

  • Chart assumes Fall and Spring semester enrolment, 12 credit hour enrollment per semester with in--state tuition, Career Services Fee, and Facility Fee.
  • Students studying career and technical programs may have other expenses for admission, uniforms, tools, and supplies. Check individual program web pages for details.
  • Federal student loan origination fees will be added to individual student financial aid offers before loan disbursement each semester. Loan origination fees are deducted by the U.S. Department of Education prior to the disbursement of funds to the college. These fees are not payable to the College.
  • Students enrolled in academic programs that may lead to professional licensure or credential may incur related fees during enrollment. These fees are not reflected in the above table; information on these fees can be obtained from the academic program office.

Tuition Comparison

The below chart shows undergraduate annual tuition for university main campuses. The source of this information is from the Fall 2023 Survey of Student Charges from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

SSCC Tuition Comparison

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.