Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in South Atlantic Conference. For state residents, the average COA is $29,560 when living on campus and $29,140 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $51,723 when living on campus and $51,302 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 | ||
| Barton College | $37,000 | $674 | $17,084 | $17,680 | |
| Catawba College | $34,300 | $1,400 | $17,755 | $15,630 | |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $31,900 | $1,360 | $16,650 | $16,650 | |
| Mars Hill University | $37,736 | - | $15,258 | $16,258 | |
| Wingate University | $42,576 | $2,250 | $17,516 | $22,256 | |
| Limestone University | $27,800 | $1,250 | $14,434 | $17,926 | |
| Newberry College | $31,100 | $900 | $16,550 | $12,880 | |
| Carson-Newman University | $34,700 | $1,600 | $15,664 | $14,942 | |
| Tusculum University | $29,250 | $2,400 | $15,480 | $14,944 | |
| Emory & Henry University | $39,000 | - | $17,548 | $11,400 | |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,780 | $28,010 | $1,600 | $15,226 | $13,970 |
| Average | $11,780 | $33,943 | $1,493 | $16,288 | $15,867 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in South Atlantic Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,780 for in-state students and $33,943 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in South Atlantic Conference are increased by 1.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in South Atlantic Conference, Wingate University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,256 and University of Virginia's College at Wise has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,662 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Barton College | $35,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Catawba College | $33,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $30,900 | $31,900 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | $37,736 | ||
| Wingate University | $41,731 | $42,576 | ||
| Limestone University | $27,500 | $27,800 | ||
| Newberry College | $30,050 | $31,100 | ||
| Carson-Newman University | $34,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Tusculum University | $28,500 | $29,250 | ||
| Emory & Henry University | $35,280 | $39,000 | ||
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,656 | $32,540 | $11,780 | $28,010 |
| Average | $11,656 | $33,406 | $11,780 | $33,943 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in South Atlantic Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,666 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in South Atlantic Conference are increased by 11.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in South Atlantic Conference, Emory & Henry University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,591 and Newberry College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,000.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Barton College | $10,397 | $10,667 | ||
| Catawba College | $3,594 | $7,188 | ||
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $12,240 | $13,020 | ||
| Mars Hill University | $14,364 | $14,364 | ||
| Wingate University | $12,600 | $11,864 | ||
| Limestone University | $12,500 | $11,850 | ||
| Newberry College | $6,000 | $6,000 | ||
| Carson-Newman University | $10,168 | $14,355 | ||
| Tusculum University | $14,400 | $15,675 | ||
| Emory & Henry University | $25,995 | $31,680 | ||
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $12,226 | $13,666 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in South Atlantic Conference. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in South Atlantic Conference is $16,288 when a student lives on campus and $15,867 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Barton College | $14,130 | $2,954 | $14,726 | $2,954 | $2,954 |
| Catawba College | $13,565 | $4,190 | $11,440 | $4,190 | $4,190 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $13,400 | $3,250 | $13,400 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Mars Hill University | $12,258 | $3,000 | $12,258 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Wingate University | $11,062 | $6,454 | $11,796 | $10,460 | $6,454 |
| Limestone University | $11,210 | $3,224 | $9,548 | $8,378 | $8,378 |
| Newberry College | $13,500 | $3,050 | $8,720 | $4,160 | $4,160 |
| Carson-Newman University | $11,800 | $3,864 | $10,107 | $4,835 | $4,835 |
| Tusculum University | $11,000 | $4,480 | $10,000 | $4,944 | $4,944 |
| Emory & Henry University | $14,648 | $2,900 | $8,500 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $12,816 | $2,410 | $11,000 | $2,970 | $2,970 |
| Average | $12,672 | $3,616 | $11,045 | $4,822 | $4,458 |
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