by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College stood at $2,882 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $9,026. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees added up to $450 in-state and $450 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Total | $2,882 | $9,026 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| One Year Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,432 | $8,576 |
The following chart shows how tuition at A-B Tech has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.12%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $2,971. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.95%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $9,111.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,971 | $9,111 |
| In 2 Years | $3,063 | $9,197 |
| In 3 Years | $3,158 | $9,283 |
| In 4 Years | $3,256 | $9,370 |
| In 5 Years | $3,357 | $9,458 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $36,961, compared with about $12,448 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, check out the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Financial Aid page.
