Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Isothermal Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Isothermal Community College stood at $2,030 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $6,638. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $206 in-state and $206 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Fees | $206 | $206 |
| Total | $2,030 | $6,638 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Isothermal Community College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Isothermal Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. 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 |
Relative to the national field, Isothermal Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Isothermal Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Isothermal Community College has tracked across the last few 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 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at ICC has trended over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover 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 0.60%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $2,042. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.18%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $6,650.
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 | $2,042 | $6,650 |
| In 2 Years | $2,054 | $6,662 |
| In 3 Years | $2,066 | $6,674 |
| In 4 Years | $2,078 | $6,686 |
| In 5 Years | $2,090 | $6,698 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $26,672, versus roughly $8,240 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Isothermal Community College, head to the Isothermal Community College Financial Aid page.