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

6.62%

In-State

1.89%

Out-of-State

RCC's tuition & fees has increased from $6,452 (2015) to $6,574 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 1.89% over the past 10 years.

RCC'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 1.22% from 2015 ($19,980).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, RCC's COA is $20,224, which is same as last year cost.

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

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 1.89% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $6,432. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Rockingham Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$1,844$6,452-
2016-17$1,940$6,5481.49%
2017-18$1,940$6,548
2018-19$1,966$6,5740.40%
2019-20$1,966$6,574
2020-21$1,966$6,574
2021-22$1,966$6,574
2022-23$1,966$6,574
2023-24$1,966$6,574
2024-25$1,966$6,574
Rockingham Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,500-
2016-17$1,500
2017-18$1,500
2018-19$1,500
2019-20$1,500
2020-21$1,500
2021-22$1,500
2022-23$1,500
2023-24$1,500
2024-25$1,500

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Rockingham Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,028-
2016-17$12,1501.01%
2017-18$12,150
2018-19$12,150
2019-20$12,150
2020-21$12,150
2021-22$12,150
2022-23$12,150
2023-24$12,150
2024-25$12,150

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Rockingham Community College$6,574
($1,966)		$6,574
($1,966)		-
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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