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$2,022Tuition
1,877Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,231Earnings
Public2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,022
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,630
Average Net Price
$4,402
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,456
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Loan Repayment Rate
29.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.3%

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 $3,923
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,601
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,138
$75,001 – $110,000 $5,786

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay $4,402 per year after aid, though costs vary by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay around $3,923 annually, while those from higher-income households ($75,000-$110,000) face $5,786 yearly. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $15,700 to $23,100.

The college serves a working-class population well, with 34% receiving Pell Grants and 87% of students finding employment after graduation. Federal loan usage sits at 0%, meaning students avoid debt entirely or rely on other funding sources. Graduates earn a median $34,231 ten years out, reflecting the community college mission of workforce preparation rather than four-year degree pathways. Nearly 93% of students come from North Carolina, keeping costs low through in-state rates.

Low-income students and North Carolina residents get the strongest value here, accessing career training without the debt burden typical at four-year institutions.

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