Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,780 when living on campus and $21,845 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $9,075 when living on campus and $27,140 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 | ||
| College of the Albemarle | $2,249 | $7,222 | $1,212 | - | $17,962 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,537 | $8,681 | $1,900 | - | $22,176 |
| Craven Community College | $2,022 | $6,630 | $1,300 | - | $17,973 |
| McDowell Technical Community College | $1,958 | $6,566 | $1,500 | - | $18,135 |
| Robeson Community College | $2,571 | $8,715 | $1,650 | - | $14,080 |
| Average | $2,267 | $7,563 | $1,512 | - | $18,065 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,267 for in-state students and $7,563 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Robeson Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,715 and McDowell Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,566 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of the Albemarle | $2,260 | $7,346 | $2,249 | $7,222 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,537 | $8,681 | $2,537 | $8,681 |
| Craven Community College | $2,022 | $6,630 | $2,022 | $6,630 |
| McDowell Technical Community College | $1,958 | $6,566 | $1,958 | $6,566 |
| Robeson Community College | $2,563 | $8,707 | $2,571 | $8,715 |
| Average | $2,268 | $7,586 | $2,267 | $7,563 |
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 | |
| College of the Albemarle | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Craven Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| McDowell Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Robeson 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 $18,065 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of the Albemarle | - | - | $12,434 | $5,528 | - |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | - | - | $11,700 | $10,476 | - |
| Craven Community College | - | - | $12,456 | $5,517 | - |
| McDowell Technical Community College | - | - | $11,943 | $6,192 | - |
| Robeson Community College | - | - | $8,360 | $5,720 | - |
| Average | - | - | $11,379 | $6,687 | - |