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$2,249Tuition
1,271Students
39%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,234Earnings
Public2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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