How much has JSCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

9.18%

In-State

2.56%

Out-of-State

JSCC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,518 (2015) to $8,736 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 2.56% over the past 10 years.

JSCC'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 26.86% from 2015 ($19,972).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, JSCC's COA is $25,336, which is increased by 0.40% from last year.

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

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 2.56% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,576. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at James Sprunt Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,374$8,518-
2016-17$2,502$8,6461.50%
2017-18$2,542$8,6860.46%
2018-19$2,570$8,7140.32%
2019-20$2,570$8,714
2020-21$2,570$8,714
2021-22$2,570$8,714
2022-23$2,570$8,714
2023-24$2,592$8,7360.25%
2024-25$2,592$8,736
James Sprunt Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,400, and it has increased 33.33% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,800-
2016-17$1,800
2017-18$1,800
2018-19$1,800
2019-20$1,800
2020-21$1,800
2021-22$2,00011.11%
2022-23$2,000
2023-24$2,40020.00%
2024-25$2,400

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 51.19% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at James Sprunt Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,654-
2016-17$10,72511.09%
2017-18$10,418-2.86%
2018-19$10,418
2019-20$10,418
2020-21$11,47210.12%
2021-22$11,400-0.63%
2022-23$13,96022.46%
2023-24$14,1001.00%
2024-25$14,2000.71%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
James Sprunt Community College$8,736
($2,592)		$8,736
($2,592)		-
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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