Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,315 when living on campus and $25,007 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,143 when living on campus and $42,836 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 Asheville | $7,461 | $24,809 | $1,200 | $13,618 | $13,618 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,593 | $23,339 | $850 | $13,870 | $16,872 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $9,477 | $27,211 | $1,440 | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 | $869 | $16,840 | $16,840 |
| Average | $8,055 | $25,884 | $1,159 | $15,101 | $15,794 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,055 for in-state students and $25,884 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.22% 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 Greensboro has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,339 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 Asheville | $7,380 | $24,728 | $7,461 | $24,809 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,498 | $22,657 | $7,593 | $23,339 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $9,388 | $26,622 | $9,477 | $27,211 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,128 | $30,869 | $8,895 | $31,767 |
| Average | $8,028 | $25,322 | $8,055 | $25,884 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,555 for state residents and $25,228 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.26% 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 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 Asheville | $8,172 | $24,494 | $8,253 | $24,575 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $8,295 | $22,013 | $8,546 | $22,676 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $12,087 | $26,790 | $12,676 | $27,379 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $11,700 | $30,906 | $11,819 | $31,793 |
| Average | $9,321 | $24,672 | $9,555 | $25,228 |
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 $15,101 when a student lives on campus and $15,794 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 Asheville | $11,018 | $2,600 | $11,018 | $2,600 | - |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $10,534 | $3,336 | $13,284 | $3,588 | - |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $13,410 | $2,709 | $13,410 | $2,709 | - |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $13,719 | $3,121 | $13,719 | $3,121 | - |
| Average | $11,990 | $3,111 | $12,641 | $3,153 | - |