Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $5,226 when living on campus and $20,674 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,778 when living on campus and $28,226 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 | ||
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | $2,642 | $8,786 | $2,500 | - | $9,100 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 | $19,630 | $1,460 | - | $16,710 |
| Surry Community College | $2,545 | $8,689 | $1,700 | - | $14,250 |
| Western Piedmont Community College | $2,650 | $8,794 | $1,200 | - | $17,482 |
| Wilson Community College | $2,572 | $8,716 | $2,500 | - | $14,510 |
| Sampson Community College | $2,830 | $9,742 | $2,952 | - | $20,636 |
| Average | $3,174 | $10,726 | $2,052 | - | $15,448 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,174 for in-state students and $10,726 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 18.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,630 and Surry Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,689 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | $2,642 | $8,786 | $2,642 | $8,786 |
| Southwestern Community College | $2,229 | $7,221 | $5,806 | $19,630 |
| Surry Community College | $2,663 | $8,807 | $2,545 | $8,689 |
| Western Piedmont Community College | $2,641 | $8,785 | $2,650 | $8,794 |
| Wilson Community College | $2,920 | $9,832 | $2,572 | $8,716 |
| Sampson Community College | $3,163 | $11,035 | $2,830 | $9,742 |
| Average | $2,710 | $9,078 | $3,174 | $10,726 |
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 | |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Surry Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Western Piedmont Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wilson Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sampson 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 $15,448 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | - | - | $7,500 | $1,600 | - |
| Southwestern Community College | - | - | $13,410 | $3,300 | - |
| Surry Community College | - | - | $10,125 | $4,125 | - |
| Western Piedmont Community College | - | - | $7,937 | $9,545 | - |
| Wilson Community College | - | - | $10,450 | $4,060 | - |
| Sampson Community College | - | - | $11,516 | $9,120 | - |
| Average | - | - | $10,156 | $5,292 | - |