Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,859 when living on campus and $19,702 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $9,313 when living on campus and $25,156 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 | ||
| Durham Technical Community College | $1,986 | $6,594 | $1,300 | - | $15,792 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $1,460 | - | $18,012 |
| Martin Community College | $2,523 | $8,673 | $1,500 | - | $14,336 |
| Randolph Community College | $2,416 | $8,176 | $1,460 | - | $18,923 |
| Rockingham Community College | $1,966 | $6,574 | $1,500 | - | $12,150 |
| Average | $2,415 | $7,869 | $1,444 | - | $15,843 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,415 for in-state students and $7,869 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Gaston College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,330 and Rockingham Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,574 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Durham Technical Community College | $2,229 | $7,474 | $1,986 | $6,594 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
| Martin Community College | $1,915 | $6,523 | $2,523 | $8,673 |
| Randolph Community College | $2,416 | $8,176 | $2,416 | $8,176 |
| Rockingham Community College | $1,966 | $6,574 | $1,966 | $6,574 |
| Average | $2,342 | $7,615 | $2,415 | $7,869 |
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 | |
| Durham Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gaston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Martin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Randolph Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rockingham 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 $15,843 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Durham Technical Community College | - | - | $10,872 | $4,920 | - |
| Gaston College | - | - | $10,380 | $7,632 | - |
| Martin Community College | - | - | $10,120 | $4,216 | - |
| Randolph Community College | - | - | $9,394 | $9,529 | - |
| Rockingham Community College | - | - | $7,600 | $4,550 | - |
| Average | - | - | $9,673 | $6,169 | - |