Banner Elk, NC · Private nonprofit university · Rural (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $28,840 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $28,840 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,200 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $600 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $42,325 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $22,577 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $19,748 less than the sticker price — about 47% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (57), Basketball (38), Soccer (32), Lacrosse (23), Volleyball (15), Tennis (8), Swimming & Diving (5) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (57), Soccer (34), Softball (29), Volleyball (19), Basketball (15), Lacrosse (12), Tennis (9), Swimming & Diving (5) |
| Softball conference | Conference Carolinas |
| Head softball coach | Josh Bumgarner |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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