Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,464 when living on campus and $22,785 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,481 when living on campus and $28,802 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 |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | $2,462 | $8,606 | $1,470 | - | $20,991 |
| Martin Community College | $2,523 | $8,673 | $1,500 | - | $14,336 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | $2,064 | $6,672 | $1,800 | - | $24,452 |
| Southeastern Community College | $2,600 | $8,744 | $1,799 | - | $14,530 |
| Sampson Community College | $2,830 | $9,742 | $2,952 | - | $20,636 |
| Average | $2,545 | $8,562 | $1,919 | - | $18,321 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,545 for in-state students and $8,562 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sampson Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,742 and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,672 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 |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | $2,462 | $8,606 | $2,462 | $8,606 |
| Martin Community College | $1,915 | $6,523 | $2,523 | $8,673 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | $2,024 | $6,632 | $2,064 | $6,672 |
| Southeastern Community College | $2,600 | $8,744 | $2,600 | $8,744 |
| Sampson Community College | $3,163 | $11,035 | $2,830 | $9,742 |
| Average | $2,493 | $8,413 | $2,545 | $8,562 |
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. | |||
| Coastal Carolina Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Martin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southeastern Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sampson 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 $18,321 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 | - |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | - | - | $11,125 | $9,866 | - |
| Martin Community College | - | - | $10,120 | $4,216 | - |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | - | - | $16,196 | $8,256 | - |
| Southeastern Community College | - | - | $9,450 | $5,080 | - |
| Sampson Community College | - | - | $11,516 | $9,120 | - |
| Average | - | - | $11,390 | $6,931 | - |