Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $2,249
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,222
- Average Net Price
- $4,751
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 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. 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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