Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,335 when living on campus and $21,388 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,329 when living on campus and $27,383 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Blue Ridge Community College | $2,660 | $8,804 | $1,751 | - | $14,676 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,537 | $8,681 | $1,900 | - | $22,176 |
| Johnston Community College | $2,657 | $8,801 | $1,537 | - | $14,871 |
| Mitchell Community College | $2,651 | $8,795 | $3,060 | - | $17,596 |
| Piedmont Community College | $2,556 | $8,700 | $608 | - | $13,588 |
| Wake Technical Community College | $2,336 | $7,582 | $1,756 | - | $19,413 |
| Average | $2,566 | $8,561 | $1,769 | - | $17,053 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,566 for in-state students and $8,561 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Blue Ridge Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,804 and Wake Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,582 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Blue Ridge Community College | $2,648 | $8,792 | $2,660 | $8,804 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,537 | $8,681 | $2,537 | $8,681 |
| Johnston Community College | $2,657 | $8,801 | $2,657 | $8,801 |
| Mitchell Community College | $2,651 | $8,795 | $2,651 | $8,795 |
| Piedmont Community College | $2,556 | $8,700 | $2,556 | $8,700 |
| Wake Technical Community College | $2,768 | $8,912 | $2,336 | $7,582 |
| Average | $2,636 | $8,780 | $2,566 | $8,561 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Blue Ridge Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Johnston Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mitchell Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Piedmont Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wake Technical 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 $17,053 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Blue Ridge Community College | - | - | $9,826 | $4,850 | - |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | - | - | $11,700 | $10,476 | - |
| Johnston Community College | - | - | $3,791 | $11,080 | - |
| Mitchell Community College | - | - | $11,556 | $6,040 | - |
| Piedmont Community College | - | - | $6,284 | $7,304 | - |
| Wake Technical Community College | - | - | $10,134 | $9,279 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,882 | $8,172 | - |