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$2,882Tuition
4,909Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,048Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,882
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,026
Average Net Price
$12,851
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,000
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,528
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$165/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
34.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
8.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,472
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,173
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,401
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,879
$110,001+ $12,787

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Cost Overview

Families at this Blue Ridge Mountain community college pay between $12,472 and $14,173 annually depending on income, with the lowest earners getting the smallest bills. Over two years, total costs range from $24,944 to $28,346. In-state tuition runs just $2,882, while the 99.24% of students who stay local avoid the $9,026 out-of-state rate.

Graduates who borrow carry $15,528 in debt, translating to $165 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $36,048 ten years out. The 93.1% employment rate helps explain why only 8.17% of students need federal loans. Just 7.66% receive institutional grants averaging $5,264.

Working-class families get the best value here. Lower-income students pay less than middle-class peers, and the strong job placement rate in Asheville's growing economy makes the investment worthwhile for career-focused students.

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