Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Piedmont Community College is $2,650 for North Carolina residents and $8,794 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.34% for North Carolina residents and increased by 0.10% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($5,028) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,137.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for WPCC is $2,659 for North Carolina residents and $8,803 for out-of-state students which is a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.34% for North Carolina residents and increased by 0.10% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,482 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.51% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other North Carolina schools with tuition changes from last year at North Carolina colleges tuition change page.
WPCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$2,641 $8,785$16,569
2023-2024$2,650$8,794$17,482
Change % 2023-20240.34%0.10%5.51%
2024-2025$2,659$8,803$18,445
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Western Piedmont Community College - COA
Western Piedmont Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Western Piedmont Community College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WPCC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $76 for North Carolina residents and $268 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$76$268
2023-2024$76$268
2024-2025$76$268
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Western Piedmont Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Western Piedmont Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Western Piedmont Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Western Piedmont Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Western Piedmont Community College$2,650$8,794
Wake Technical Community College$2,336$7,582
Central Piedmont Community College$2,792$8,936
Cape Fear Community College$2,748$8,892
Fayetteville Technical Community College$2,628$8,772
Guilford Technical Community College$2,319$7,695

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Western Piedmont Community College.
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Western Piedmont Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$2,650$1,200$17,482$8,794$1,200 $17,482
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