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$2,022Tuition
1,555Students
35%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,308Earnings
Public2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,022
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,630
Average Net Price
$4,072
Students Receiving Financial Aid
17.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,586
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.7%

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 $3,508
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,726
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,822
$75,001 – $110,000 $5,458

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,508 annually at South Piedmont, while those making $75,000-$110,000 face $5,458 per year. The college keeps costs manageable across all income brackets. Over two years, total expenses range from roughly $7,000 to $11,000 depending on family income.

South Piedmont stands out for requiring zero federal loans from its graduates. The 0% federal loan rate means students avoid the debt burden that plagues many college graduates. With median earnings hitting $37,308 ten years after enrollment, graduates enter the workforce debt-free in a region where that income goes further than urban areas.

Students from low-income families get the strongest value proposition here. Only 5.47% receive institutional grants, but the low sticker price of $2,022 for in-state tuition keeps education accessible without heavy borrowing. Rural North Carolina students comprise 98% of enrollment, reflecting the college's role serving local communities.

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