Marion, NC · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| McDowell Technical Community College (in-state) | $2,032 | — |
| NC average | $14,116 | -86% |
| National average | $18,082 | -89% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,032 | $8,128 |
| Out-of-state | $6,640 | $26,560 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
McDowell Technical Community College ranks 10 by in-state tuition among the 133 NC colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 227% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to McDowell Technical Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Isothermal Community College | $2,030 |
| Sandhills Community College | $2,040 |
| South Piedmont Community College | $2,022 |
| Craven Community College | $2,022 |
In-state tuition at McDowell Technical Community College is $2,032 per year; out-of-state students pay $6,640.
McDowell Technical Community College in-state tuition is 86% below the NC average of $14,116.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; McDowell Technical Community College is 89% below that.
$2,032 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at McDowell Technical Community College comes to about $8,128 for an in-state student and $26,560 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, McDowell Technical Community College ranks 10 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.