Hickory, NC · Private nonprofit university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $43,000 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $43,000 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,900 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,360 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $55,228 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $21,596 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $33,632 less than the sticker price — about 61% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Football (164), Track & Field (133), Lacrosse (62), Baseball (61), Soccer (42), Swimming & Diving (25), Basketball (19), Golf (15), Tennis (14) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (106), Soccer (40), Lacrosse (24), Softball (24), Volleyball (23), Basketball (21), Swimming & Diving (19), Tennis (12), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | SAC |
| Head softball coach | Shena Hollar |
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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