Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,778 when living on campus and $21,248 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,075 when living on campus and $28,545 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 | ||
| Catawba Valley Community College | $2,367 | $7,743 | $1,100 | - | $27,260 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $1,460 | - | $18,012 |
| Martin Community College | $2,523 | $8,673 | $1,500 | - | $14,336 |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | $2,642 | $8,786 | $2,500 | - | $9,100 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 | $19,630 | $1,460 | - | $16,710 |
| Wayne Community College | $2,524 | $8,668 | $1,600 | - | $13,400 |
| Average | $3,175 | $10,472 | $1,603 | - | $16,470 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,175 for in-state students and $10,472 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 30.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,630 and Catawba Valley Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,743 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Catawba Valley Community College | $2,367 | $7,743 | $2,367 | $7,743 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
| Martin Community College | $1,915 | $6,523 | $2,523 | $8,673 |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | $2,642 | $8,786 | $2,642 | $8,786 |
| Southwestern Community College | $2,229 | $7,221 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| Wayne Community College | $2,524 | $8,668 | $2,524 | $8,668 |
| Average | $2,477 | $8,045 | $3,175 | $10,472 |
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 | |
| Catawba Valley 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. | |||
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wayne 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 $16,470 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Catawba Valley Community College | - | - | $13,456 | $13,804 | - |
| Gaston College | - | - | $10,380 | $7,632 | - |
| Martin Community College | - | - | $10,120 | $4,216 | - |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | - | - | $7,500 | $1,600 | - |
| Southwestern Community College | - | - | $13,410 | $3,300 | - |
| Wayne Community College | - | - | $9,550 | $3,850 | - |
| Average | - | - | $10,736 | $5,734 | - |