Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,253 when living on campus and $20,752 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,013 when living on campus and $26,512 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 | ||
| Beaufort County Community College | $2,540 | $8,684 | $1,450 | - | $15,440 |
| Central Carolina Community College | $2,554 | $8,698 | $1,460 | - | $17,007 |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | $2,642 | $8,786 | $2,500 | - | $9,100 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | $2,064 | $6,672 | $1,800 | - | $24,452 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $2,450 | $8,210 | $1,803 | - | $16,500 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,450 for in-state students and $8,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Roanoke-Chowan Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,786 and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,672 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Beaufort County Community College | $2,518 | $8,662 | $2,540 | $8,684 |
| Central Carolina Community College | $2,554 | $8,698 | $2,554 | $8,698 |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | $2,642 | $8,786 | $2,642 | $8,786 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | $2,024 | $6,632 | $2,064 | $6,672 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,435 | $8,195 | $2,450 | $8,210 |
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 | |
| Beaufort County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Carolina Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rowan-Cabarrus 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 $16,500 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Beaufort County Community College | - | - | $9,076 | $6,364 | - |
| Central Carolina Community College | - | - | $9,014 | $7,993 | - |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | - | - | $7,500 | $1,600 | - |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | - | - | $16,196 | $8,256 | - |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $10,447 | $6,053 | - |