Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $2,249
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,222
- Average Net Price
- $4,751
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 18.8%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $12,434
- Books & Supplies
- $1,212
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 24.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,667 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,702 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,876 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $7,548 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,667 annually at College of the Albemarle, while those making $75,000-$110,000 pay $7,548. The two-year total ranges from about $7,300 to $15,100 depending on family income. Nearly 97% of students come from North Carolina, keeping costs manageable with in-state rates of $2,249 compared to $7,222 for outsiders.
The college stands out for having zero federal loan borrowing among its students. Graduates earn a median $33,234 ten years after enrollment, with an 87% employment rate helping justify the investment. Only 19% of students receive any financial aid, suggesting many can afford the low sticker price outright. Students from lower-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly half what middle-class families do while accessing the same aviation, nursing, and maritime programs that feed into regional employers.
The college stands out for having zero federal loan borrowing among its students. Graduates earn a median $33,234 ten years after enrollment, with an 87% employment rate helping justify the investment. Only 19% of students receive any financial aid, suggesting many can afford the low sticker price outright. Students from lower-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly half what middle-class families do while accessing the same aviation, nursing, and maritime programs that feed into regional employers.
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