Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,482 when living on campus and $24,076 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,997 when living on campus and $38,590 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 Central University | $6,542 | $19,578 | $1,500 | $18,746 | $17,253 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 | $869 | $16,840 | $16,840 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,317 | $22,985 | $1,130 | $18,583 | $18,583 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $3,571 | $7,571 | $1,000 | $14,094 | $12,435 |
| Average | $6,773 | $21,288 | $1,060 | $16,649 | $16,243 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,773 for in-state students and $21,288 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.03% 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 | |
| Appalachian State University | $7,450 | $23,454 | $7,541 | $24,537 |
| North Carolina Central University | $6,599 | $19,635 | $6,542 | $19,578 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,128 | $30,869 | $8,895 | $31,767 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,238 | $21,858 | $7,317 | $22,985 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $3,495 | $7,495 | $3,571 | $7,571 |
| Average | $6,782 | $20,662 | $6,773 | $21,288 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,477 for state residents and $23,932 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.68% 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,339.
| 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 Central University | $7,537 | $20,845 | $7,480 | $20,788 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $11,700 | $30,906 | $11,819 | $31,793 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,514 | $21,899 | $7,853 | $23,029 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $6,775 | $19,834 | $6,851 | $19,910 |
| Average | $8,315 | $23,308 | $8,477 | $23,932 |
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 $16,649 when a student lives on campus and $16,243 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 Central University | $14,760 | $3,986 | $13,267 | $3,986 | - |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $13,719 | $3,121 | $13,719 | $3,121 | - |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $12,605 | $5,978 | $12,605 | $5,978 | - |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $11,016 | $3,078 | $8,192 | $4,243 | - |
| Average | $12,872 | $3,778 | $12,232 | $4,011 | - |