Tri-County Community College
Tri-County Community College is a public 2-year institution in Murphy, NC. It enrolls about 969 students.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 2-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 2-year |
| Location | Murphy, NC 28906 |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Enrollment | 969 |
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Applicants / admitted | — |
| In-state tuition & fees | $2,363 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,507 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | — |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 64% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $5,423 |
| Campus setting | Rural: Remote |
| Size category | Under 1,000 |
| Highest degree offered | Associate's degree |
| Website | https://www.tricountycc.edu/ |
| Phone | 8288376810 |
Admissions
This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.
Cost
In-state students pay about $2,363 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $8,507. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,423 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,190 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,137 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,037 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.
Where it is
Tri-County Community College is in Murphy, NC, Cherokee County. Its coordinates are 35.0670, -83.9665.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Tri-County Community College?
Tri-County Community College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.
How much does Tri-County Community College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $2,363 for in-state students and $8,507 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Tri-County Community College?
About 969 students are enrolled.