Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $4,967 when living on campus and $18,739 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,311 when living on campus and $26,083 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 | ||
| Craven Community College | $2,022 | $6,630 | $1,300 | - | $17,973 |
| Nash Community College | $2,883 | $8,883 | $2,000 | - | $11,000 |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | $2,642 | $8,786 | $2,500 | - | $9,100 |
| Robeson Community College | $2,571 | $8,715 | $1,650 | - | $14,080 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 | $19,630 | $1,460 | - | $16,710 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,185 | $10,529 | $1,782 | - | $13,773 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,185 for in-state students and $10,529 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 31.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,630 and Craven Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,630 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Craven Community College | $2,022 | $6,630 | $2,022 | $6,630 |
| Nash Community College | $2,834 | $8,834 | $2,883 | $8,883 |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | $2,642 | $8,786 | $2,642 | $8,786 |
| Robeson Community College | $2,563 | $8,707 | $2,571 | $8,715 |
| Southwestern Community College | $2,229 | $7,221 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,458 | $8,036 | $3,185 | $10,529 |
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 | |
| Craven Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Nash Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Robeson 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 $13,773 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Craven Community College | - | - | $12,456 | $5,517 | - |
| Nash Community College | - | - | $7,200 | $3,800 | - |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | - | - | $7,500 | $1,600 | - |
| Robeson Community College | - | - | $8,360 | $5,720 | - |
| Southwestern Community College | - | - | $13,410 | $3,300 | - |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $9,785 | $3,987 | - |