How much has Beaufort County CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

7.26%

In-State

2.02%

Out-of-State

Beaufort County CC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,512 (2015) to $8,684 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 2.02% over the past 10 years.

Beaufort County CC's tuition increase rate is lower than the North Carolina's average increase rate of 4.37%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 17.62% from 2015 ($23,647).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Beaufort County CC's COA is $27,814, which is increased by 8.76% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Beaufort County CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 2.02% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,576. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Beaufort County Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,368$8,512-
2016-17$2,504$8,6481.60%
2017-18$2,518$8,6620.16%
2018-19$2,518$8,662
2019-20$2,518$8,662
2020-21$2,518$8,662
2021-22$2,518$8,662
2022-23$2,518$8,662
2023-24$2,540$8,6840.25%
2024-25$2,540$8,684
Beaufort County Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,450, and it has decreased -15.06% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,707-
2016-17$1,90011.31%
2017-18$1,9301.58%
2018-19$1,930
2019-20$1,930
2020-21$1,930
2021-22$1,930
2022-23$1,930
2023-24$1,450-24.87%
2024-25$1,450

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased -0.27% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Beaufort County Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$13,428-
2016-17$13,428
2017-18$12,926-3.74%
2018-19$12,338-4.55%
2019-20$12,338
2020-21$12,338
2021-22$12,338
2022-23$12,338
2023-24$15,44025.14%
2024-25$17,68014.51%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Beaufort County Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Beaufort County Community College$8,684
($2,540)		$8,684
($2,540)		-
Wake Technical Community College$6,862
($2,254)		$7,582
($2,336)		-9.50%
Central Piedmont Community College$8,936
($2,792)		$8,936
($2,792)		-
Cape Fear Community College$8,892
($2,748)		$8,892
($2,748)		-
Fayetteville Technical Community College$8,772
($2,628)		$8,772
($2,628)		-
Guilford Technical Community College$7,696
($2,320)		$7,695
($2,319)		0.01%

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