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 | $2,310 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,954 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $21,009 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,889 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 37.71% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Carteret Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,954
Books and supplies
$1,400
Fees and remainder
$11,655
Sticker price
$21,009
Average net price
$11,889
Average aid coverage
43%
$9,120 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Carteret Community College pays approximately $11,889 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 Carteret Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
Carteret Community College net price
$11,889
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
Carteret Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,954 and average net price at $11,889. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,954
Current net price
$11,889
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 Carteret Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$33,357
Undergraduates
1,144
10-Year Median Earnings - Carteret Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Carteret Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Carteret Community College?
Undergraduates
1,144
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
37.71%
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 37.71% of Carteret 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 Carteret 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 :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Carteret Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Carteret 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
Carteret Community College is listed at 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Carteret 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Community College | Not available | $7,954 | $11,889 | $33,357 |
| 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 Carteret Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Carteret 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 Carteret Community College tuition?
Carteret Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,954.
What is Carteret Community College's average net price?
Carteret Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $11,889.
What is Carteret Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $33,357 for Carteret Community College.
Is Carteret Community College accredited?
Carteret Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Carteret Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,144 undergraduate students at Carteret Community College.
What percentage of Carteret Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Carteret Community College in the local dataset is 37.71%.
What is the federal loan rate at Carteret Community College?
The federal loan rate for Carteret Community College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Carteret Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Carteret Community College or the latest official federal education data.