Shelby, NC · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Community College (in-state) | $2,602 | — |
| NC average | $14,116 | -82% |
| National average | $18,082 | -86% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,602 | $10,408 |
| Out-of-state | $8,746 | $34,984 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Cleveland Community College ranks 37 by in-state tuition among the 133 NC colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 236% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Cleveland Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College | $2,600 |
| Halifax Community College | $2,608 |
| James Sprunt Community College | $2,592 |
| Alamance Community College | $2,592 |
In-state tuition at Cleveland Community College is $2,602 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,746.
Cleveland Community College in-state tuition is 82% below the NC average of $14,116.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Cleveland Community College is 86% below that.
$2,602 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Cleveland Community College comes to about $10,408 for an in-state student and $34,984 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Cleveland Community College ranks 37 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.