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

2.55%

In-State

1.11%

Out-of-State

Wilkes CC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,620 (2015) to $8,716 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 1.11% over the past 10 years.

Wilkes 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 36.54% from 2015 ($19,720).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Wilkes CC's COA is $26,925, which is increased by 28.69% from last year.

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

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 1.11% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,576. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Wilkes Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,508$8,620-
2016-17$2,572$8,7161.11%
2017-18$2,572$8,716
2018-19$2,572$8,716
2019-20$2,572$8,716
2020-21$2,572$8,716
2021-22$2,572$8,716
2022-23$2,572$8,716
2023-24$2,572$8,716
2024-25$2,572$8,716
Wilkes Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $702, and it has decreased -41.50% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,70041.67%
2019-20$1,700
2020-21$1,700
2021-22$1,700
2022-23$1,700
2023-24$1,700
2024-25$702-58.71%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 71.37% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Wilkes Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,900-
2016-17$9,900
2017-18$9,900
2018-19$10,5066.12%
2019-20$10,506
2020-21$10,506
2021-22$10,506
2022-23$10,506
2023-24$10,506
2024-25$17,50766.64%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Wilkes Community College$8,716
($2,572)		$8,716
($2,572)		-
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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