Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,491 when living on campus and $20,806 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,184 when living on campus and $26,499 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
College of the Albemarle | $2,249 | $7,222 | $1,212 | - | $17,962 |
Forsyth Technical Community College | $2,256 | $6,864 | $1,700 | - | $18,973 |
Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $1,460 | - | $18,012 |
James Sprunt Community College | $2,592 | $8,736 | $2,400 | - | $14,100 |
Lenoir Community College | $2,568 | $8,712 | $2,250 | - | $14,332 |
Wilson Community College | $2,572 | $8,716 | $2,500 | - | $14,510 |
Average | $2,571 | $8,263 | $1,920 | - | $16,315 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,571 for in-state students and $8,263 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Gaston College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,330 and Forsyth Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,864 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
College of the Albemarle | $2,260 | $7,346 | $2,249 | $7,222 |
Forsyth Technical Community College | $2,152 | $7,168 | $2,256 | $6,864 |
Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
James Sprunt Community College | $2,570 | $8,714 | $2,592 | $8,736 |
Lenoir Community College | $2,568 | $8,712 | $2,568 | $8,712 |
Wilson Community College | $2,920 | $9,832 | $2,572 | $8,716 |
Average | $2,609 | $8,517 | $2,571 | $8,263 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
College of the Albemarle | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Forsyth Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Gaston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
James Sprunt Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lenoir Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Wilson Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | - | - |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,315 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
College of the Albemarle | - | - | $12,434 | $5,528 | - |
Forsyth Technical Community College | - | - | $7,991 | $10,982 | - |
Gaston College | - | - | $10,380 | $7,632 | - |
James Sprunt Community College | - | - | $10,000 | $4,100 | - |
Lenoir Community College | - | - | $7,955 | $6,377 | - |
Wilson Community College | - | - | $10,450 | $4,060 | - |
Average | - | - | $9,868 | $6,447 | - |