Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,698 when living on campus and $23,992 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,763 when living on campus and $31,058 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 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $2,256 | $6,864 | $1,700 | - | $18,973 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $1,460 | - | $18,012 |
| Isothermal Community College | $2,030 | $6,638 | $1,600 | - | $27,337 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 | $19,630 | $1,460 | - | $16,710 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,164 | $10,229 | $1,534 | - | $19,294 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,164 for in-state students and $10,229 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 31.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,630 and Isothermal Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,638 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 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $2,152 | $7,168 | $2,256 | $6,864 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 | $9,330 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
| Isothermal Community College | $2,030 | $6,638 | $2,030 | $6,638 |
| Southwestern Community College | $2,229 | $7,221 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,423 | $7,804 | $3,164 | $10,229 |
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. | |||
| Forsyth Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gaston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Isothermal Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern 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 $19,294 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 | - |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | - | - | $7,991 | $10,982 | - |
| Gaston College | - | - | $10,380 | $7,632 | - |
| Isothermal Community College | - | - | $18,532 | $8,805 | - |
| Southwestern Community College | - | - | $13,410 | $3,300 | - |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $11,878 | $7,417 | - |