How to use this calculator
This calculator can help you determine your desired revenue by estimating the number of participants needed and the event/course price to charge to cover your costs.
For assistance with more accurate calculations, we strongly recommend signing up for a consultation by emailing reporter_support@ncsu.edu where you can bring your rough numbers and we will walk you through a detailed analysis. You may also use our full calculator spreadsheet.
Quick Tips and Definitions
- Fixed costs do not change based on number of participants.
- Variable costs increase or decrease based on the number of participants. Enter the per participant cost.
- Break-even price is what you can charge to recover your costs only.
- REPORTER and WWO Hosting fees vary based on the number of participants and are automatically calculated for you.
- REPORTER fees (for reference only, these are calculated for you):
- If course price is > $40, then fee is $2.00 per registration
- If course price is < $40, then fee is 5% of course price per registration
- WWO Hosting Fees (for reference only, these are calculated for you at the internal rate): $7.29, per participant, per course, per 12 months; if hosted through Wolfware Outreach LMS. *Fee will increase to $8.76, effective July 1st, 2024.