by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Catawba Valley Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Catawba Valley Community College were $2,427 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,803. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for were $299 in-state and $299 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,128 | $7,504 |
| Fees | $299 | $299 |
| Total | $2,427 | $7,803 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Catawba Valley Community College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Catawba Valley Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| 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, Catawba Valley Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Catawba Valley Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Catawba Valley Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,128 | $7,504 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,128 | $7,504 |
| One Year Ago | $2,128 | $7,504 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,128 | $7,504 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CVCC has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.84%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $2,447. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.26%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,823.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,447 | $7,823 |
| In 2 Years | $2,467 | $7,843 |
| In 3 Years | $2,487 | $7,863 |
| In 4 Years | $2,508 | $7,883 |
| In 5 Years | $2,529 | $7,903 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $31,412, versus roughly $9,909 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Catawba Valley Community College, head to the Catawba Valley Community College Financial Aid page.
