Stanly Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Stanly Community College is a public community college in Albemarle, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,465 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,721 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,672. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.1%) and Black or African American (21.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,672
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,721 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,465 33.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.76%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 4.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 23.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,847
- Room & Board: $8,809 annual estimate
Stanly Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Stanly Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stanly Community College?
Stanly Community College is located in Albemarle, NC (ZIP 28001).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Stanly Community College public or private?
Stanly Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Stanly Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,672 in-state, $8,816 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,721.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,640 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,354 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,252 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,570 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,688.
How big is Stanly Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,465 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,847 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stanly Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.76%.
First-year retention: 63.2%.
What do graduates of Stanly Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,930 six years after entry; $36,686 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
30.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stanly Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (171 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (157 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (64 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (51 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (38 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (38 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (35 completions)
- Child Development (34 completions)
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching (22 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stanly Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.76%; median earnings $36,686 at 10 years; net price $5,721. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,672
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stanly Community College was $2,672.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,721
2024 Value
In 2024 Stanly Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,721.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,884 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,721 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,688 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,264 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,809 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,364 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,845 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$51,380 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Stanly Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Stanly Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Stanly Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,412 | $8,556 | $11,415 |
| 2014 | $2,523 | $8,667 | $7,782 |
| 2015 | $2,523 | $8,667 | $7,049 |
| 2016 | $2,661 | $8,805 | $6,923 |
| 2017 | $2,661 | $8,805 | $6,316 |
| 2018 | $2,673 | $8,817 | $4,868 |
| 2019 | $2,673 | $8,817 | $7,714 |
| 2020 | $2,674 | $8,818 | $5,533 |
| 2021 | $2,794 | $9,245 | $7,248 |
| 2022 | $2,794 | $9,245 | $5,096 |
| 2023 | $2,672 | $8,816 | $4,215 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Stanly Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,465 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.1%), Black or African American (21.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.9%). About 30.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
33.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stanly Community College in 2024 is 1,465 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,847 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 61.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.76% 100% Completion Time
47.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.76% of students graduating from Stanly Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 32% male / 68% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 27% male / 73% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Stanly Community College.
Return on Investment
$36,686 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1503.13% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Stanly Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 171 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 157 completions
3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 64 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 51 completions
5. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 38 completions
6. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 38 completions
7. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 35 completions
8. Child Development: 34 completions
9. Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Stanly Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stanly Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stanly Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 23.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,296
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,869
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stanly Community College is a public institution located in Albemarle, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education & Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 1,465 students. Student body composition includes White (61.1%), Black or African American (21.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.76%. Approximately 30.59% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Albemarle, NC 28001
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Stanly Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stanly Community College located?
Stanly Community College is located in Albemarle, NC.
How much does Stanly Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,672 and average net price is $5,721 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,809 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Stanly Community College?
Stanly Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,847 students, White (61.1%), Black or African American (21.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stanly Community College?
About 51.0% of students at Stanly Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Stanly Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,930 six years after entry and $36,686 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stanly Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Stanly Community College public or private?
Stanly Community College is a public institution located in Albemarle, NC.
Is Stanly Community College an HBCU?
No. Stanly Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stanly Community College a tribal college?
No. Stanly Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Stanly Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Stanly Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.6%).
Is Stanly Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Stanly Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.