by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Guilford 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 Guilford Technical Community College amounted to $2,320 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $7,696. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees added up to $192 in-state and $192 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,128 | $7,504 |
| Fees | $192 | $192 |
| Total | $2,320 | $7,696 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Guilford Technical Community College cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Guilford Technical Community College prices compare to peer schools. 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 |
Against the nationwide average, Guilford Technical Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Guilford Technical Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Guilford Technical Community College has trended over the last several 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 below tracks how tuition at Guilford Technical Community College has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get 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 0.45%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $2,330. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.13%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $7,706.
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 | $2,330 | $7,706 |
| In 2 Years | $2,340 | $7,716 |
| In 3 Years | $2,350 | $7,726 |
| In 4 Years | $2,360 | $7,736 |
| In 5 Years | $2,370 | $7,746 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $30,884, or close to $9,380 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Guilford Technical Community College, see the Guilford Technical Community College Financial Aid page.
