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$2,650Tuition
1,332Students
36%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,195Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,794
Average Net Price
$5,357
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,937
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Loan Repayment Rate
28.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.1%

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 $4,915
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,763
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,749
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,474

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Cost Overview

Most Western Piedmont families pay around $5,357 annually after aid, though costs vary by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay $4,915 per year, while those making $75,000-$110,000 face $7,474 annually. Over two years, expect total costs between $9,830 and $14,948 depending on family income.

The college serves students from North Carolina's foothills region, with 96% coming from in-state. Graduates earn a median $34,195 ten years later, though the 28.5% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with debt. Only 4.35% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $8,508. The employment rate hits 93.3% for graduates. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than $5,000 annually while accessing career training programs that lead to steady employment in the regional economy.

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