How much has ABTech's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 31.06% from 2014 ($21,498), where ABTech's current cost is $28,176. In 2024, the COA is increased by 0.18% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,396 (2014) to $9,026 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 23.63% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 31.06% for that period where the last year costs were $28,176. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 23.63% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $9,026. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$2,033$7,396-
2015-16$2,419$8,563 15.78%
2016-17$2,547$8,691 1.49%
2017-18$2,602$8,746 0.63%
2018-19$2,632$8,776 0.34%
2019-20$2,632$8,776 0.00%
2020-21$2,632$8,776 0.00%
2021-22$2,632$8,776 0.00%
2022-23$2,832$8,976 2.28%
2023-24$2,882$9,026 0.56%
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,000, and it has increased 25.00% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,600-
2015-16$2,000 25.00%
2016-17$2,000 0.00%
2017-18$2,000 0.00%
2018-19$2,000 0.00%
2019-20$2,000 0.00%
2020-21$2,000 0.00%
2021-22$2,000 0.00%
2022-23$2,000 0.00%
2023-24$2,000 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 42.61% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$12,502-
2015-16$12,502
2016-17$12,502
2017-18$12,502
2018-19$12,002 -4.00%
2019-20$12,002
2020-21$12,002
2021-22$12,002
2022-23$17,150 42.89%
2023-24$17,150
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