Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,333 when living on campus and $23,365 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,719 when living on campus and $36,751 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 | ||
| North Carolina A & T State University | $6,748 | $20,408 | $1,500 | $12,432 | $15,594 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,593 | $23,339 | $850 | $13,870 | $16,872 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 | $869 | $16,840 | $16,840 |
| 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 |
| University of North Carolina System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,708 | $20,095 | $1,182 | $14,442 | $15,474 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,708 for in-state students and $20,095 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.32% 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,571 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $6,733 | $20,243 | $6,748 | $20,408 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,498 | $22,657 | $7,593 | $23,339 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,128 | $30,869 | $8,895 | $31,767 |
| 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 |
| University of North Carolina System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,626 | $19,639 | $6,708 | $20,095 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,505 for state residents and $22,605 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.03% 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 Winston-Salem State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,407.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $7,938 | $20,738 | $8,103 | $20,903 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $8,295 | $22,013 | $8,546 | $22,676 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $11,700 | $30,906 | $11,819 | $31,793 |
| 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 |
| University of North Carolina System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,291 | $22,155 | $8,505 | $22,605 |
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 $14,442 when a student lives on campus and $15,474 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $8,832 | $3,600 | $11,994 | $3,600 | - |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $10,534 | $3,336 | $13,284 | $3,588 | - |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $13,719 | $3,121 | $13,719 | $3,121 | - |
| 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 | - |
| University of North Carolina System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,117 | $3,325 | $11,598 | $3,877 | - |