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$2,524Tuition
1,998Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,148Earnings
#16 in North CarolinaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,524
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,668
Average Net Price
$4,152
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,550
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$69/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
29.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.5%

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 $3,223
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,293
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,213
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,529

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $2,524 sticker price at Wayne Community College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,223 annually after aid. The cost rises to $4,293 for middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000, and reaches $7,529 for those making $75,000-$110,000. Over two years, total costs range from $6,446 to $15,058 depending on family income.

Wayne keeps debt burdens manageable for a community college focused on workforce training. Graduates carry a median debt of just $6,500, translating to monthly payments of $69. That payment represents less than 2.5% of the typical graduate's $36,704 starting salary. The college serves a working-class population in eastern North Carolina, with nearly 98% of students coming from in-state. Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying roughly half what middle-class families pay after financial aid.

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