by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Durham Technical Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Durham Technical Community College stood at $1,986 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $6,594. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $162 in-state and $162 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Fees | $162 | $162 |
| Total | $1,986 | $6,594 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Durham Technical Community College cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Durham Technical Community College 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, Durham Technical Community College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Durham Technical Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Durham Technical Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| One Year Ago | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,824 | $6,432 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Durham Technical Community College has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.48%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,995. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.14%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $6,603.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,995 | $6,603 |
| In 2 Years | $2,004 | $6,612 |
| In 3 Years | $2,013 | $6,621 |
| In 4 Years | $2,022 | $6,630 |
| In 5 Years | $2,031 | $6,639 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $26,466, or close to $8,034 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Durham Technical Community College, head to the Durham Technical Community College Financial Aid page.
