Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,707 when living on campus and $28,139 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,031 when living on campus and $40,463 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 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,317 | $22,985 | $1,130 | $18,583 | $18,583 |
| Western Carolina University | $4,532 | $8,532 | $693 | $15,094 | $15,652 |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | - | $19,095 | $1,470 | - | $32,271 |
| University of North Carolina System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,463 | $18,787 | $1,023 | $16,220 | $20,652 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,463 for in-state students and $18,787 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Appalachian State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,537 and Western Carolina University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,532 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 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,238 | $21,858 | $7,317 | $22,985 |
| Western Carolina University | $4,453 | $8,453 | $4,532 | $8,532 |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | $16,179 | $16,179 | - | $19,095 |
| University of North Carolina System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,830 | $17,486 | $6,463 | $18,787 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,004 for state residents and $21,889 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Appalachian State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,841 and Western Carolina University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,287.
| 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 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,514 | $21,899 | $7,853 | $23,029 |
| Western Carolina University | $7,566 | $17,973 | $7,778 | $18,497 |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of North Carolina System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,709 | $20,976 | $8,004 | $21,889 |
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 $16,220 when a student lives on campus and $20,652 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 | - |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $12,605 | $5,978 | $12,605 | $5,978 | - |
| Western Carolina University | $11,764 | $3,330 | $12,322 | $3,330 | - |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | - | - | $17,256 | $15,015 | - |
| University of North Carolina System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,209 | $4,011 | $13,890 | $6,762 | - |