Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,170 when living on campus and $23,551 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,216 when living on campus and $29,596 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 | ||
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,537 | $8,681 | $1,900 | - | $22,176 |
Carteret Community College | $2,310 | $7,954 | $1,400 | - | $25,760 |
Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $1,460 | - | $18,012 |
Martin Community College | $2,523 | $8,673 | $1,500 | - | $14,336 |
Stanly Community College | $2,672 | $8,816 | $1,364 | - | $16,619 |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $2,646 | $8,691 | $1,525 | - | $19,381 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,646 for in-state students and $8,691 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Gaston College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,330 and Carteret Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,954 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,537 | $8,681 | $2,537 | $8,681 |
Carteret Community College | $2,610 | $8,754 | $2,310 | $7,954 |
Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
Martin Community College | $1,915 | $6,523 | $2,523 | $8,673 |
Stanly Community College | $2,794 | $9,245 | $2,672 | $8,816 |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $2,608 | $8,507 | $2,646 | $8,691 |
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 | |
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Carteret Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Gaston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Martin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Stanly Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
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 $19,381 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) | |
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | - | - | $11,700 | $10,476 | - |
Carteret Community College | - | - | $12,808 | $12,952 | - |
Gaston College | - | - | $10,380 | $7,632 | - |
Martin Community College | - | - | $10,120 | $4,216 | - |
Stanly Community College | - | - | $8,809 | $7,810 | - |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
Average | - | - | $10,763 | $8,617 | - |