Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,230 when living on campus and $25,162 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,971 when living on campus and $40,903 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Appalachian State University | $7,541 | $24,537 | $800 | $14,983 | $16,103 |
| East Carolina University | $7,361 | $23,638 | $1,794 | $15,176 | $15,210 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,214 | $21,876 | $950 | $16,508 | $16,508 |
| North Carolina Central University | $6,542 | $19,578 | $1,500 | $18,746 | $17,253 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $9,477 | $27,211 | $1,440 | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| Average | $7,627 | $23,368 | $1,297 | $16,306 | $16,239 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,627 for in-state students and $23,368 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Carolina School of the Arts requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,211 and North Carolina Central University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,578 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Appalachian State University | $7,450 | $23,454 | $7,541 | $24,537 |
| East Carolina University | $7,325 | $23,602 | $7,361 | $23,638 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,214 | $21,338 | $7,214 | $21,876 |
| North Carolina Central University | $6,599 | $19,635 | $6,542 | $19,578 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $9,388 | $26,622 | $9,477 | $27,211 |
| Average | $7,595 | $22,930 | $7,627 | $23,368 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,813 for state residents and $23,110 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Carolina School of the Arts requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,399 and East Carolina University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,898.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Appalachian State University | $8,047 | $23,057 | $8,380 | $24,140 |
| East Carolina University | $7,622 | $20,771 | $7,658 | $20,807 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,739 | $21,884 | $7,869 | $22,438 |
| North Carolina Central University | $7,537 | $20,845 | $7,480 | $20,788 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $12,087 | $26,790 | $12,676 | $27,379 |
| Average | $8,606 | $22,669 | $8,813 | $23,110 |
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 $16,306 when a student lives on campus and $16,239 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Appalachian State University | $12,258 | $2,725 | $13,378 | $2,725 | - |
| East Carolina University | $11,000 | $4,176 | $11,034 | $4,176 | - |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $13,864 | $2,644 | $13,864 | $2,644 | - |
| North Carolina Central University | $14,760 | $3,986 | $13,267 | $3,986 | - |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $13,410 | $2,709 | $13,410 | $2,709 | - |
| Average | $13,058 | $3,248 | $12,991 | $3,248 | - |