Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,512 when living on campus and $24,368 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,619 when living on campus and $41,476 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 |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $6,748 | $20,408 | $1,500 | $12,432 | $15,594 |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | $7,461 | $24,809 | $1,200 | $13,618 | $13,618 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,214 | $21,876 | $950 | $16,508 | $16,508 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 | $869 | $16,840 | $16,840 |
| Average | $7,572 | $24,679 | $1,064 | $14,876 | $15,733 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,572 for in-state students and $24,679 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Carolina State University at Raleigh requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,767 and North Carolina A & T State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,408 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 |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $6,733 | $20,243 | $6,748 | $20,408 |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | $7,380 | $24,728 | $7,461 | $24,809 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,214 | $21,338 | $7,214 | $21,876 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,128 | $30,869 | $8,895 | $31,767 |
| Average | $7,581 | $24,126 | $7,572 | $24,679 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,885 for state residents and $24,770 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Carolina State University at Raleigh requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,433 and North Carolina A & T State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,695.
| 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 |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $7,938 | $20,738 | $8,103 | $20,903 |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | $8,172 | $24,494 | $8,253 | $24,575 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,739 | $21,884 | $7,869 | $22,438 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $11,700 | $30,906 | $11,819 | $31,793 |
| Average | $8,719 | $24,216 | $8,885 | $24,770 |
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 $14,876 when a student lives on campus and $15,733 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 | - |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $8,832 | $3,600 | $11,994 | $3,600 | - |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | $11,018 | $2,600 | $11,018 | $2,600 | - |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $13,864 | $2,644 | $13,864 | $2,644 | - |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $13,719 | $3,121 | $13,719 | $3,121 | - |
| Average | $11,938 | $2,938 | $12,795 | $2,938 | - |