Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,932 when living on campus and $21,016 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $9,692 when living on campus and $26,776 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 | ||
| Catawba Valley Community College | $2,367 | $7,743 | $1,100 | - | $27,260 |
| Durham Technical Community College | $1,986 | $6,594 | $1,300 | - | $15,792 |
| Montgomery Community College | $2,538 | $8,682 | $2,702 | - | $14,713 |
| Piedmont Community College | $2,556 | $8,700 | $608 | - | $13,588 |
| Southeastern Community College | $2,600 | $8,744 | $1,799 | - | $14,530 |
| Stanly Community College | $2,672 | $8,816 | $1,364 | - | $16,619 |
| Average | $2,453 | $8,213 | $1,479 | - | $17,084 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,453 for in-state students and $8,213 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stanly Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,816 and Durham Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,594 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Catawba Valley Community College | $2,367 | $7,743 | $2,367 | $7,743 |
| Durham Technical Community College | $2,229 | $7,474 | $1,986 | $6,594 |
| Montgomery Community College | $2,538 | $8,682 | $2,538 | $8,682 |
| Piedmont Community College | $2,556 | $8,700 | $2,556 | $8,700 |
| Southeastern Community College | $2,600 | $8,744 | $2,600 | $8,744 |
| Stanly Community College | $2,794 | $9,245 | $2,672 | $8,816 |
| Average | $2,514 | $8,431 | $2,453 | $8,213 |
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 | |
| Catawba Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Durham Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Montgomery Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Piedmont Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southeastern Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Stanly 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 $17,084 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Catawba Valley Community College | - | - | $13,456 | $13,804 | - |
| Durham Technical Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $4,920 | - |
| Montgomery Community College | - | - | $8,514 | $6,199 | - |
| Piedmont Community College | - | - | $6,284 | $7,304 | - |
| Southeastern Community College | - | - | $9,450 | $5,080 | - |
| Stanly Community College | - | - | $8,809 | $7,810 | - |
| Average | - | - | $9,564 | $7,520 | - |