Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,362 when living on campus and $22,061 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,122 when living on campus and $27,821 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $2,882 | $9,026 | $2,000 | - | $17,150 |
Bladen Community College | $2,558 | $8,702 | $2,000 | - | $14,600 |
Forsyth Technical Community College | $2,256 | $6,864 | $1,700 | - | $18,973 |
Richmond Community College | $2,552 | $8,696 | $1,500 | - | $20,074 |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $2,562 | $8,322 | $1,800 | - | $17,699 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,562 for in-state students and $8,322 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,026 and Forsyth Technical Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,864 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $2,832 | $8,976 | $2,882 | $9,026 |
Bladen Community College | $2,254 | $7,630 | $2,558 | $8,702 |
Forsyth Technical Community College | $2,152 | $7,168 | $2,256 | $6,864 |
Richmond Community College | $2,536 | $8,680 | $2,552 | $8,696 |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $2,444 | $8,114 | $2,562 | $8,322 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Bladen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Forsyth Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Richmond Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
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 $17,699 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | - | - | $12,000 | $5,150 | - |
Bladen Community College | - | - | $8,600 | $6,000 | - |
Forsyth Technical Community College | - | - | $7,991 | $10,982 | - |
Richmond Community College | - | - | $14,904 | $5,170 | - |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
Average | - | - | $10,874 | $6,826 | - |