by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Gaston College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Gaston College stood at $3,186 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $9,330. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for totaled $754 in-state and $754 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Total | $3,186 | $9,330 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Gaston College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Gaston College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Gaston College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Gaston College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Gaston College has tracked across 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 chart below tracks how tuition at Gaston College has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.77%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $3,306. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.20%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $9,441.
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 | $3,306 | $9,441 |
| In 2 Years | $3,430 | $9,554 |
| In 3 Years | $3,559 | $9,668 |
| In 4 Years | $3,693 | $9,783 |
| In 5 Years | $3,832 | $9,900 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $38,446, compared with about $13,988 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Gaston College, see the Gaston College Financial Aid page.
