Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,958 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,566 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,949 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,838 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 36.73% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does McDowell Technical Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,566
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$8,883
Sticker price
$16,949
Average net price
$6,838
Average aid coverage
60%
$10,111 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at McDowell Technical Community College pays approximately $6,838 per year after grants and aid. This is below the North Carolina average of $14,661 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is McDowell Technical Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
McDowell Technical Community College net price
$6,838
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
McDowell Technical Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,566 and average net price at $6,838. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,566
Current net price
$6,838
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for McDowell Technical Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$33,035
Undergraduates
614
10-Year Median Earnings - McDowell Technical Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
McDowell Technical Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends McDowell Technical Community College?
Undergraduates
614
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
36.73%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 36.73% of McDowell Technical Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at McDowell Technical Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
McDowell Technical Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
McDowell Technical Community College is listed at 54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752-8728. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare McDowell Technical Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Technical Community College | Not available | $6,566 | $6,838 | $33,035 |
| Duke University | 6.78% | $65,805 | $34,454 | $97,800 |
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina | 66.67% | $19,686 | $21,664 | $92,405 |
| Davidson College | 14.48% | $60,300 | $18,127 | $81,400 |
| Wake Forest University | 21.56% | $64,758 | $28,746 | $78,158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is McDowell Technical Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for McDowell Technical Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is McDowell Technical Community College tuition?
McDowell Technical Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,566.
What is McDowell Technical Community College's average net price?
McDowell Technical Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,838.
What is McDowell Technical Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $33,035 for McDowell Technical Community College.
Is McDowell Technical Community College accredited?
McDowell Technical Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend McDowell Technical Community College?
The local dataset lists 614 undergraduate students at McDowell Technical Community College.
What percentage of McDowell Technical Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for McDowell Technical Community College in the local dataset is 36.73%.
What is the federal loan rate at McDowell Technical Community College?
The federal loan rate for McDowell Technical Community College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify McDowell Technical Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with McDowell Technical Community College or the latest official federal education data.