REPORTER Pricing and Revenue Estimator

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.

This calculator is for estimates only. Please schedule a consultation by emailing reporter_support@ncsu.edu for further help.