Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,986 when living on campus and $22,605 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $9,516 when living on campus and $28,134 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 | ||
Montgomery Community College | $2,538 | $8,682 | $2,702 | - | $14,713 |
Pamlico Community College | $1,867 | $6,475 | $1,760 | - | $23,720 |
Piedmont Community College | $2,556 | $8,700 | $608 | - | $13,588 |
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | $2,064 | $6,672 | $1,800 | - | $24,452 |
Stanly Community College | $2,672 | $8,816 | $1,364 | - | $16,619 |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $2,339 | $7,869 | $1,647 | - | $18,618 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,339 for in-state students and $7,869 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stanly Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,816 and Pamlico Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,475 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Montgomery Community College | $2,538 | $8,682 | $2,538 | $8,682 |
Pamlico Community College | $1,867 | $6,475 | $1,867 | $6,475 |
Piedmont Community College | $2,556 | $8,700 | $2,556 | $8,700 |
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | $2,024 | $6,632 | $2,064 | $6,672 |
Stanly Community College | $2,794 | $9,245 | $2,672 | $8,816 |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $2,356 | $7,947 | $2,339 | $7,869 |
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 | |
Montgomery Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Pamlico Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Piedmont Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Stanly 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 $18,618 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) | |
Montgomery Community College | - | - | $8,514 | $6,199 | - |
Pamlico Community College | - | - | $14,720 | $9,000 | - |
Piedmont Community College | - | - | $6,284 | $7,304 | - |
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | - | - | $16,196 | $8,256 | - |
Stanly Community College | - | - | $8,809 | $7,810 | - |
Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
Average | - | - | $10,905 | $7,714 | - |