Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,776 when living on campus and $23,305 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,148 when living on campus and $30,678 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 |
| Bladen Community College | $2,558 | $8,702 | $2,000 | - | $14,600 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,537 | $8,681 | $1,900 | - | $22,176 |
| Pamlico Community College | $1,867 | $6,475 | $1,760 | - | $23,720 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 | $19,630 | $1,460 | - | $16,710 |
| Average | $3,062 | $10,434 | $1,714 | - | $18,529 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,062 for in-state students and $10,434 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 34.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,630 and Pamlico Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,475 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 |
| Bladen Community College | $2,254 | $7,630 | $2,558 | $8,702 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,537 | $8,681 | $2,537 | $8,681 |
| Pamlico Community College | $1,867 | $6,475 | $1,867 | $6,475 |
| Southwestern Community College | $2,229 | $7,221 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| Average | $2,281 | $7,734 | $3,062 | $10,434 |
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. | |||
| Bladen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pamlico Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern 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 $18,529 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 | - |
| Bladen Community College | - | - | $8,600 | $6,000 | - |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | - | - | $11,700 | $10,476 | - |
| Pamlico Community College | - | - | $14,720 | $9,000 | - |
| Southwestern Community College | - | - | $13,410 | $3,300 | - |
| Average | - | - | $11,501 | $7,028 | - |