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$2,552Tuition
1,279Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$29,951Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,552
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,696
Average Net Price
$6,042
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,904
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.6%

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 $5,485
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,442
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,983
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,908

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $6,042 annually at Richmond Community College, well below the $2,552 sticker price for in-state tuition. Low-income students (under $30K) pay $5,485, while those from families earning $75K-$110K pay $7,908. Over four years, total costs range from $22,000 to $32,000.

Women make up 73% of students at this community college that serves rural North Carolina. Only 31% receive federal Pell Grants, suggesting many students come from working families just above poverty thresholds. The college awards institutional grants averaging $7,490 to just 11% of students. Federal loan usage sits at 0%, meaning students typically pay as they go or rely on family support.

Students from low-income families get the strongest value here. They pay the least upfront and see their median earnings jump to $37,000 within five years of graduation, making Richmond Community College an affordable pathway to middle-class careers in the region.

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