Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $46,676 when living on campus and $49,324 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 | ||
| Barton College | $35,600 | $650 | $15,900 | $17,360 | |
| Livingstone College | $18,296 | $1,300 | $8,794 | $6,691 | |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $43,285 | $2,000 | $22,105 | $22,705 | |
| Warren Wilson College | $40,290 | $850 | $15,840 | $20,435 | |
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | $11,960 | $850 | - | $24,349 | |
| Average | $29,886 | $1,130 | $15,660 | $18,308 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,886 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Queens University of Charlotte requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,285 and Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,960 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Barton College | $34,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Livingstone College | $18,296 | $18,296 | ||
| Queens University of Charlotte | $40,830 | $43,285 | ||
| Warren Wilson College | $38,450 | $40,290 | ||
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | $11,465 | $11,960 | ||
| Average | $28,688 | $29,886 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,957 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Warren Wilson College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,350 and Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,622.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Barton College | $10,296 | $10,397 | ||
| Livingstone College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Queens University of Charlotte | $13,514 | $15,270 | ||
| Warren Wilson College | $23,715 | $20,550 | ||
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | $9,117 | $9,612 | ||
| Average | $14,161 | $13,957 | ||
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 $15,660 when a student lives on campus and $18,308 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Barton College | $13,050 | $2,850 | $14,510 | $2,850 | - |
| Livingstone College | $6,794 | $2,000 | $3,262 | $3,429 | - |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $16,488 | $5,617 | $19,473 | $3,232 | - |
| Warren Wilson College | $12,610 | $3,230 | $15,535 | $4,900 | - |
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | - | - | $14,147 | $10,202 | - |
| Average | $12,236 | $3,424 | $13,385 | $4,923 | - |