Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,885 when living on campus and $18,256 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,053 when living on campus and $25,424 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 | ||
| Central Piedmont Community College | $2,792 | $8,936 | $1,992 | - | $14,981 |
| Cleveland Community College | $2,602 | $8,746 | $1,200 | - | $3,600 |
| Mitchell Community College | $2,651 | $8,795 | $3,060 | - | $17,596 |
| Pitt Community College | $1,972 | $6,580 | $1,500 | - | $16,838 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 | $19,630 | $1,460 | - | $16,710 |
| Wilkes Community College | $2,572 | $8,716 | $1,700 | - | $10,506 |
| Average | $3,066 | $10,234 | $1,819 | - | $13,372 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,066 for in-state students and $10,234 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 25.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,630 and Pitt Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,580 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $2,792 | $8,936 | $2,792 | $8,936 |
| Cleveland Community College | $2,602 | $8,746 | $2,602 | $8,746 |
| Mitchell Community College | $2,651 | $8,795 | $2,651 | $8,795 |
| Pitt Community College | $1,940 | $6,548 | $1,972 | $6,580 |
| Southwestern Community College | $2,229 | $7,221 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| Wilkes Community College | $2,572 | $8,716 | $2,572 | $8,716 |
| Average | $2,464 | $8,160 | $3,066 | $10,234 |
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 | |
| Central Piedmont Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cleveland Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mitchell Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pitt Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wilkes 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 $13,372 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Piedmont Community College | - | - | $9,931 | $5,050 | - |
| Cleveland Community College | - | - | $2,700 | $900 | - |
| Mitchell Community College | - | - | $11,556 | $6,040 | - |
| Pitt Community College | - | - | $8,924 | $7,914 | - |
| Southwestern Community College | - | - | $13,410 | $3,300 | - |
| Wilkes Community College | - | - | $5,890 | $4,616 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,735 | $4,637 | - |