Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,730 when living on campus and $24,984 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,579 when living on campus and $38,833 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 | ||
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 |
Average | $6,878 | $20,727 | $1,225 | $17,627 | $16,881 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,878 for in-state students and $20,727 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Carolina at Charlotte requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,876 and North Carolina Central University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,578 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
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 |
Average | $6,907 | $20,487 | $6,878 | $20,727 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,675 for state residents and $21,613 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Carolina at Charlotte requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,036 and North Carolina Central University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,048.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
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 |
Average | $7,638 | $21,365 | $7,675 | $21,613 |
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 $17,627 when a student lives on campus and $16,881 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) | |
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 | - |
Average | $14,312 | $3,315 | $13,566 | $3,315 | - |