Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,431 when living on campus and $20,885 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,092 when living on campus and $29,547 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
East Carolina University | $7,361 | $23,638 | $1,794 | $15,176 | $15,210 |
Elizabeth City State University | $3,412 | $7,412 | $1,240 | $10,429 | $9,060 |
North Carolina Central University | $6,542 | $19,578 | $1,500 | $18,746 | $17,253 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $3,571 | $7,571 | $1,000 | $14,094 | $12,435 |
Winston-Salem State University | $6,735 | $17,391 | $1,690 | $14,976 | $15,631 |
Western Carolina University | $4,532 | $8,532 | $693 | $15,094 | $15,652 |
Average | $5,359 | $14,020 | $1,320 | $14,753 | $14,207 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,359 for in-state students and $14,020 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, East Carolina University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,638 and Elizabeth City State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,412 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
East Carolina University | $7,325 | $23,602 | $7,361 | $23,638 |
Elizabeth City State University | $3,356 | $7,356 | $3,412 | $7,412 |
North Carolina Central University | $6,599 | $19,635 | $6,542 | $19,578 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $3,495 | $7,495 | $3,571 | $7,571 |
Winston-Salem State University | $6,276 | $16,932 | $6,735 | $17,391 |
Western Carolina University | $4,453 | $8,453 | $4,532 | $8,532 |
Average | $5,251 | $13,912 | $5,359 | $14,020 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,127 for state residents and $19,432 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Carolina Central University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,048 and Winston-Salem State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,407.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
East Carolina University | $7,622 | $20,771 | $7,658 | $20,807 |
Elizabeth City State University | $5,731 | $18,793 | $5,787 | $18,849 |
North Carolina Central University | $7,537 | $20,845 | $7,480 | $20,788 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $6,775 | $19,834 | $6,851 | $19,910 |
Winston-Salem State University | $6,747 | $17,282 | $7,206 | $17,741 |
Western Carolina University | $7,566 | $17,973 | $7,778 | $18,497 |
Average | $6,996 | $19,250 | $7,127 | $19,432 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,753 when a student lives on campus and $14,207 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
East Carolina University | $11,000 | $4,176 | $11,034 | $4,176 | - |
Elizabeth City State University | $9,079 | $1,350 | $7,710 | $1,350 | - |
North Carolina Central University | $14,760 | $3,986 | $13,267 | $3,986 | - |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $11,016 | $3,078 | $8,192 | $4,243 | - |
Winston-Salem State University | $11,484 | $3,492 | $10,800 | $4,831 | - |
Western Carolina University | $11,764 | $3,330 | $12,322 | $3,330 | - |
Average | $11,517 | $3,235 | $10,554 | $3,653 | - |