Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,808 when living on campus and $20,173 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,082 when living on campus and $27,447 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 | ||
| Edgecombe Community College | $2,640 | $8,784 | $2,250 | - | $12,897 |
| Johnston Community College | $2,657 | $8,801 | $1,537 | - | $14,871 |
| Montgomery Community College | $2,538 | $8,682 | $2,702 | - | $14,713 |
| Piedmont Community College | $2,556 | $8,700 | $608 | - | $13,588 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 | $19,630 | $1,460 | - | $16,710 |
| Wake Technical Community College | $2,336 | $7,582 | $1,756 | - | $19,413 |
| Average | $3,089 | $10,363 | $1,719 | - | $15,365 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,089 for in-state students and $10,363 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 21.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,630 and Wake Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,582 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Edgecombe Community College | $2,640 | $8,784 | $2,640 | $8,784 |
| Johnston Community College | $2,657 | $8,801 | $2,657 | $8,801 |
| Montgomery Community College | $2,538 | $8,682 | $2,538 | $8,682 |
| Piedmont Community College | $2,556 | $8,700 | $2,556 | $8,700 |
| Southwestern Community College | $2,229 | $7,221 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| Wake Technical Community College | $2,768 | $8,912 | $2,336 | $7,582 |
| Average | $2,565 | $8,517 | $3,089 | $10,363 |
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 | |
| Edgecombe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Johnston 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. | |||
| Southwestern Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wake Technical 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 $15,365 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Edgecombe Community College | - | - | $7,584 | $5,313 | - |
| Johnston Community College | - | - | $3,791 | $11,080 | - |
| Montgomery Community College | - | - | $8,514 | $6,199 | - |
| Piedmont Community College | - | - | $6,284 | $7,304 | - |
| Southwestern Community College | - | - | $13,410 | $3,300 | - |
| Wake Technical Community College | - | - | $10,134 | $9,279 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,286 | $7,079 | - |