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$2,568Tuition
1,311Students
28%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,866Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,568
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,712
Average Net Price
$5,116
Students Receiving Financial Aid
41.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,955
Books & Supplies
$2,250
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
41.6%

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 $4,860
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,277
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,948
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,056

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $5,116 after aid, though costs vary by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,860, while those from households making $75,000-$110,000 face $7,056 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $9,720 to $14,112. The college serves a working-class population where 42% receive Pell Grants.

Lenoir emphasizes career training over academic transfer, with programs designed to get students into the workforce quickly. The 90.5% employment rate reflects strong local industry connections in eastern North Carolina. Only 10% of students receive institutional grants averaging $7,164, but the federal loan rate sits at zero percent. Students typically see immediate earnings jumps, with median pay reaching $39,792 just one year after leaving.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than $5,000 annually while gaining direct pathways to regional employment.

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