Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,886 when living on campus and $23,714 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,259 when living on campus and $31,087 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 | ||
| Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $1,460 | - | $18,012 |
| Haywood Community College | $2,612 | $8,756 | $1,460 | - | $21,369 |
| Lenoir Community College | $2,568 | $8,712 | $2,250 | - | $14,332 |
| Pamlico Community College | $1,867 | $6,475 | $1,760 | - | $23,720 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 | $19,630 | $1,460 | - | $16,710 |
| Average | $3,208 | $10,581 | $1,678 | - | $18,829 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,208 for in-state students and $10,581 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 30.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,630 and Pamlico Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,475 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
| Haywood Community College | $2,580 | $8,724 | $2,612 | $8,756 |
| Lenoir Community College | $2,568 | $8,712 | $2,568 | $8,712 |
| Pamlico Community College | $1,867 | $6,475 | $1,867 | $6,475 |
| Southwestern Community College | $2,229 | $7,221 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| Average | $2,486 | $8,092 | $3,208 | $10,581 |
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 | |
| Gaston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Haywood Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lenoir Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pamlico Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern 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 $18,829 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Gaston College | - | - | $10,380 | $7,632 | - |
| Haywood Community College | - | - | $13,920 | $7,449 | - |
| Lenoir Community College | - | - | $7,955 | $6,377 | - |
| Pamlico Community College | - | - | $14,720 | $9,000 | - |
| Southwestern Community College | - | - | $13,410 | $3,300 | - |
| Average | - | - | $12,077 | $6,752 | - |