Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance (COA) is determined by the institution and includes allowances for tuition and fees, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, living expenses, transportation, and personal expenses. The COA components and budget amounts are assessed annually by the Director of Financial Aid so that the costs of receiving a higher education are accurately and realistically represented to students. While actual expenses will depend on your lifestyle and level of enrollment, the estimated costs listed on this page should assist you in planning your own budget.

COA is calculated each term to reflect a student’s level of enrollment and dependency status. Prior to enrollment, Full-Time status (12 credit hours per semester) for tuition and fees is assumed. Following enrollment, the tuition and fees charged on the student’s account are calculated for the student’s budget.

Nine-Month Budget In-State Resident Out-of-State Resident
Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time
Tuition and Fees  $2,040  $2,040  $6,648 $6,648
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  $1,080  $1,080  $1,080  $1,080
Living Expenses  $17,780  $8,770 $17,780 $8,770 
Transportation $4,084 $4,084 $4,084 $4,084
Personal Expenses $5,134 $5,134 $5,134 $5,134
TOTAL $30,118 $21,108 $34,726 $25,716

 

COA for students enrolled less-than-half-time does not include Living Expenses or personal expenses.

Less Than Half-Time Budget In-State Resident Out-of-State Resident
Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time
Tuition and Fees $976 $976 $2896 $2896
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $540 $540 $540 $540
Transportation $4,084 $4,084 $4,084 $4,084
TOTAL $5,600 $5,600 $7,520 $7,520

 

COA for students enrolled Summer 2025

Summer Budget (10 weeks) In-State Resident Out-of-State Resident
Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time
Tuition and Fees $2,040 $2,040 $6,648 $6,648
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,081 $1,081 $1,081 $1,081
Living Expenses $4,559 $2,249 $4,559 $2,249
Transportation $1,047 $1,047 $1,047 $1,047
Personal Expenses $1,317 $1,317 $1,317 $1,317
TOTAL $10,044 $7,734 $14,652 $12,342

 

* Amount is calculated from the 2021-2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, Table 3124: South region by income before taxes. (Income category of $70,000 - $99,999 chosen based on Moore County, NC median household income as reported on the 2018-2022 Census)

Nine-Month Budget In-State Resident Out-of-State Resident
Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time
Tuition and Fees  $2,040  $2,040  $6,648 $6,648
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  $1,000  $1,000  $1,000  $1,000
Living Expenses  $18,938  $9,468 $18,938 $9,468
Transportation $4,521 $4,521 $4,521 $4,521
Personal Expenses $5,045 $5,045 $5,045 $5,045
TOTAL $31,544 $22,074 $36,152 $26,682

 

COA for students enrolled less-than-half-time does not include Living Expenses or personal expenses.

Less Than Half-Time Budget In-State Resident Out-of-State Resident
Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time
Tuition and Fees $976 $976 $2896 $2896
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $500 $500 $500 $500
Transportation $4,521 $4,521 $4,521 $4,521
TOTAL $5,997 $5,997 $7,917 $7,917

 

COA for students enrolled Summer 2026

Summer Budget (10 weeks) In-State Resident Out-of-State Resident
Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time Off Campus Full-Time w/Parent Full-Time
Tuition and Fees $2,040 $2,040 $6,648 $6,648
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $500 $500 $500 $500
Living Expenses $5,050 $2,524 $5,050 $2,524
Transportation $1,205 $1,205 $1,205 $1,205
Personal Expenses $1,006 $1,009 $1,009 $1,009
TOTAL $9,801 $7,278 $14,412 $11,886

 

* Amount is calculated from the 2021-2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, Table 3124: South region by income before taxes. (Income category of $70,000 - $99,999 chosen based on Moore County, NC median household income as reported on the 2018-2022 Census)