by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at McDowell Technical Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at McDowell Technical Community College stood at $2,032 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $6,640. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for added up to $208 in-state and $208 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,824 | $6,432 |
| Fees | $208 | $208 |
| Total | $2,032 | $6,640 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will McDowell Technical Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how McDowell Technical Community College prices compare to peer 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, McDowell 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. Visit the McDowell Technical Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at McDowell Technical Community College has shifted over recent 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 McDowell Technical Community College has changed across the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.81%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $2,068. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.54%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $6,675.
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 | $2,068 | $6,675 |
| In 2 Years | $2,105 | $6,710 |
| In 3 Years | $2,143 | $6,746 |
| In 4 Years | $2,181 | $6,782 |
| In 5 Years | $2,220 | $6,818 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $26,913, compared with about $8,497 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 a closer look at aid at McDowell Technical Community College, head to the McDowell Technical Community College Financial Aid page.
