by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for College of the Albemarle, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of the Albemarle were $2,242 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $7,652. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $147 in-state and $147 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,095 | $7,505 |
| Fees | $147 | $147 |
| Total | $2,242 | $7,652 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will College of the Albemarle cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how College of the Albemarle costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, College of the Albemarle is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the College of the Albemarle Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at College of the Albemarle has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,081 | $7,199 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,113 | $7,886 |
| One Year Ago | $2,102 | $7,075 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,095 | $7,505 |
This chart shows the way tuition at College of the Albemarle has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 6.1%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $8,117 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse 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 0.21%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $2,246. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.74%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $7,784.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,246 | $7,784 |
| In 2 Years | $2,250 | $7,919 |
| In 3 Years | $2,254 | $8,056 |
| In 4 Years | $2,258 | $8,195 |
| In 5 Years | $2,262 | $8,337 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $31,954, compared with about $9,008 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at College of the Albemarle, visit the College of the Albemarle Financial Aid page.
