CVCC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,367

Cost of attendance at Catawba Valley Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,743

Cost of attendance at Catawba Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Catawba Valley Community College was $8,286. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CVCC

CVCC net price calculator

$8,286

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of CVCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$8,286	$1,509 (22%)	$6,540	$6,925	$8,614	$8,318	$6,292
2021	$6,777	$1,229 (15%)	$5,131	$6,075	$7,361	$8,302
2020	$8,006	$61	$6,353	$7,046	$8,408	$8,493
2019	$8,067	$516 (6%)	$5,950	$7,592	$8,878	$13,283	$13,748
2018	$8,583	$1,025 (11%)	$7,785	$8,179	$8,778	$11,525	$12,762
2017	$9,608	$2,842 (42%)	$8,998	$9,676	$11,453	$11,878
2016	$6,766	$5,587 (45%)	$5,873	$6,121	$7,030	$9,389	$11,119
2015	$12,353	$1,216 (11%)	$9,716	$9,848	$10,126	$10,977
2014	$11,137	--	$10,310	$11,141	$13,174	$10,902	$13,727

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Catawba Valley Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,609	$2,942 (12%)	$2,367	$23,342	$1,900
2021	$24,667	$3,171 (15%)	$2,367	$20,400	$1,900
2020	$21,496	No change	$2,347	$17,299	$1,850
2019	$21,496	$238 (1%)	$2,347	$17,299	$1,850
2018	$21,734	$635 (3%)	$2,585	$17,299	$1,850
2017	$21,099	$334 (2%)	$2,251	$17,098	$1,750
2016	$20,765	$63	$2,195	$16,920	$1,650
2015	$20,828	$87	$2,502	$16,776	$1,550
2014	$20,915	$140	$2,485	$16,980	$1,450
2013	$21,055	--	$2,381	$17,324	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CVCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CVCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $9,152

If living off-campus, not with family: $11,710
How much is CVCC application fees?: CVCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CVCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Catawba Valley Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$76	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$268	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Catawba Valley Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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