Hickory, NC · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Community College (in-state) | $2,427 | — |
| NC average | $14,116 | -83% |
| National average | $18,082 | -87% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,427 | $9,708 |
| Out-of-state | $7,803 | $31,212 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Catawba Valley Community College ranks 19 by in-state tuition among the 133 NC colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 222% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Catawba Valley Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Randolph Community College | $2,416 |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | $2,512 |
| Martin Community College | $2,523 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $2,526 |
In-state tuition at Catawba Valley Community College is $2,427 per year; out-of-state students pay $7,803.
Catawba Valley Community College in-state tuition is 83% below the NC average of $14,116.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Catawba Valley Community College is 87% below that.
$2,427 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Catawba Valley Community College comes to about $9,708 for an in-state student and $31,212 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Catawba Valley Community College ranks 19 out of the 133 NC colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.